Geophysical survey by the Beagle Ship Research Group at the possible site of HMS Beagle, Paglesham Reach, River Roach, near Potton Island, 2003 - EEX63381
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 9490 9230 (point) Location provided by NHRE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ99SW |
| Civil Parish | PAGLESHAM, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Beagle Ship Research Group
Date
01 Jan 2003 - 31 Dec 2003 at some time
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Radar survey located the sunken remains of HMS Beagle in a dock off the River Roach where she had served as a coastguard vessel. The remains of a causeway linking the dock to the river was also located by probing.
Sources
- <1> SEX77636 Serial: 2003. Independent. 31-May-2003. 31-May-2003.
- <2> SEX77641 Serial: 2004. Metro, North-East edition. 27-FEB-2004. 27-FEB-2004.
- <3> SEX77639 Serial: 2004. Observer. 15-February-2004. 14 February 2004.
- <4> SEX77640 Webpage: BBC News. 2004. Darwin's Beagle ship 'found', < http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/sci/tech/3490564.stm >.
- <5> SEX77637 Serial: 2003. The Daily Telegraph. 31-May-2003. 31 May 2003, p.8.
- <6> SEX77642 Serial: 2004. The Daily Telegraph. 10-Mar-2004. 10 March 2004, p.16.
- <7> SEX77638 Serial: 2003. Times. 14-June-2003. 14 June 2003, pp.1-2.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 18005 Wreck of brig, possibly 'HMS Beagle', Paglesham Reach (Maritime)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 1379706