Wreck of disused target barge, Bradwell Bombing Range, Dengie Flats (EHER 81645)
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Summary
A disused target barge.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 0542 0381 (point) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TILLINGHAM, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
Horizontal Datum: OGB
Vertical Datum: LAT
24-JUL-1959 Ex-motor minesweeper moored on the Dengie Flats Bombing range. Length 120ft, beam 25ft. Has been holed to prevent further movement and painted white for use as target. Decks are awash at high water springs.
30-APR-1991 MOD has no further use for this target. <1>
Note: this is possibly the bombing target sunk by the American Airforce at the Southern end of the tramway EHER 16011, as part of the bombing range EHER 46141.
Sources
- <1> SEX76396 LIST: 1991-1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index. EXTRACTED 21-JAN-1993.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 859182
- National Monuments Record: TM 00 SE 2