Maritime record FEX 473 - Wreck of Southampton MKII S1248
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Summary
Wreck of Southampton MKII S1248, 1928
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2789 3318 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
British Seaplane, 1928
Status: Casualty
[Supermarine Southampton Mk.II; one of two ordered on Contract No.765929/27] Capsized at moorings in gale, Felixstowe, 16.11.28, written off charge. (1)
Unit: Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment
Engines: 2 x 500 hp Lion VA
Additional Construction Details: sweptback mainplanes
Date of Loss Qualifier: A
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF60257 Bibliographic reference: Halley, J.J.. 1987. Royal Airforce Aircraft J1-J9999 and WW1 Survivors.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 27 2022 11:19AM