Maritime record FEX 515 - Wreck of HMS Marsa
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Summary
Wreck of HMS Marsa, an auxiliary minesweeper which sank in 1917.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2693 3298 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23SE |
| Civil Parish | FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
HMS Marsa, an auxiliary minesweeper which sank in 1917 after a collision, and a lighter or barge whose date of sinking is unknown. HMS Marsa was a paddle steamer used as a ferry on the Clyde that was converted into a minesweeper during the First World War. The importance of HMS Marsa as heritage asset is high as she was an acting military vessel which sank during the First World War. It is unknown whether there was any loss of life as a result of the sinking (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF62138 Unpublished document: Leather, S.. 2006. Archaeological Diving Investigation Report- Felixstowe, Suffolk, Felixstowe Sotuh Reconfiguration.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 18 2025 1:17PM