Wreck of possible barge, 'Evening', Maplin Sands (EHER 82422)
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Summary
The remains of a possible barge.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 0323 8455 (1m by 1m) Location provided by NRHE data transfer. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOULNESS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
24-JUL-1959 Mast shows about 3ft above high water spring tides position 51 31 17.0N, 001 55 45.0E.
24-JUL-1959 Wreck awash depth around wreck 8-10ft mast showing 20ft low water spring tides stern awash low water spring tides. Wreck heading SSE position 88.5 degrees 7.5 cables from SE measured mile beacon.
24-JUL-1959 Least depth by sounding 1ft surrounding depth 3ft position 51 31 22.0N, 000 55 48.0E.
05-MAY-1964 The area was closely sounded but wreck was not found. <1>
NRHE summary description:
Possibly remains of a barge, 1944.
Status: Site
Sources
- <1> SEX76396 LIST: 1991-1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index. Extracted 21-JAN-1993.
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 908049
- National Monuments Record: TR 08 SW 35