Maritime record DUN 184 - Site thought to be that of a sinker
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Summary
Site thought to be that of a sinker from a World War II boom defence site
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5320 7136 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM57SW |
| Civil Parish | DUNWICH, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site thought to be that of a sinker from a World War II boom defence site, located approximately 1.25 miles SE of Southwold, either still in situ or as wreckage.
Horizontal Datum: OGB (1)
Vertical Datum: LAT (1)(2)
Method of Fix: HF6 (1)
03-APR-1985: Very small sonar contact in 52 17 42.0N, 001 41 33.0E. Has no height. Locals believe this to be a sinker from a WWII boom. (1)(2)
Charted as foul. (2)
Located approximately 1.25 miles SE of Southwold. (3)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF60140 Source Unchecked: Hydrographic Office wreck index. 1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 30 2022 6:24PM