Mined, sunk, North Sea. Mined, sunk off Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. Mined, sunk, N of Herne Bay. In the Nore Command between 1939 and 1945,more than600 ships were sunk due to enemy action. The two wooden cargo vessels, known as GAD23 off Goodwin Sands in Kent and WA08 in the Thames Estuary in Essex, have been protected by scheduling which means recreational divers can dive them but their contents are protected by law and must remain in situ. 48, Nov 22 1940,22 ML 127,Fairmile B motor launch. 4 crew lost. The wreck remains where it sank. 96, July 9 1942,TUNISIAN,Boom Trawler. Mined and sank off Landguard Point. Minesweeper. Mined, sunk, Thames Estuary. A halt took place for many minutes (in consequence of an accident) precisely on the summit of the hill at Bemerside, where a beautiful prospect opens, to contemplate which, Sir Walter was ever wont to rein up his horse. 94, June 16 1942,TRANQUIL,Minesweeper. Cable layer. In August 1944 she was loaded with 6,225 tonnes of high-explosive bombs and detonators and arrived in the Thames estuary. 93, April 20 1942,HMSCOTSWOLD Convoy FS 80,Hunt-class destroyer. At Trinity pier. Mined and sank North Sea off the coast of Essex. The visibility through the water in the Thames Estuary is notoriously bad - normally between 20 centimetres and a metre ahead at most. Intensive efforts began to unload her cargo. Navel trawler. ROYAL NAVY AND MERCHANT SHIPS LOST AND THEIR LOCATION. 99, Aug 18 1942,HMSMTB 218,Vosper 70'-class motor torpedo boat. 3 crew lost. Pages in category "Shipwrecks of the River Thames" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. Mined and sank in North Sea. Mined, Sunk 1 mile off Tongue lightship, 6 crew lost. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The vessel was in service when Samuel Pepys began to draw up his plans for Britain's navy. Fairmile C motor gun boat. HALF OF THESE WERE SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY. 117, Nov 10 1944,HMSHYDRA,Algerine-class minesweeper. The controversial US oil plan explained, Isabel Oakeshott terminates interview over Hancock leak clash, Trio of Americans who tried to smuggle drugs through Heathrow jailed, Need to frighten the pants off public with new Covid strain, said Hancock, Sunak and Hancock complained of nightmare Dominic Cummings. Torpedoed and sunk by midget submarineoff Ramsgate. 11, June 4 1940,OCEAN LASSIE,96 ton,Examination Drifter. Wreck with yellow spot = the Richard Montgomery. Mined, sunk NE of Sheerness, two miles 94 from Nore Light Vessel. The wreck is designated under section 2 of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 . Bombed, sank Thames Estuary off Essex. Navel trawler. Motor torpedo boat. The original cut-off date was set for August 3 but has been extended after the Covid-19 pandemic, with four months of work set to begin on March 15 next year. The American Liberty Ship SS Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary in August 1944 carrying 6,000 tonnes of ordnance intended to supply the Allied advance in France after D-Day. The wreck lies 1.2 miles off Thorpe Bay. Torpedoed sunk off the Tongue Lightship. 15, July 27 1940,HMSWren,W-class destroyer. The caissons were built up to this height then floated out of the basins. Half of the cargo was removed before a crack, which has now torn the ship in two, developed in the hull. 108, Sep 25 1943,HMTFRANC TIREUR,Naval trawler. The ship masts are clearly visible above the water during all levels of tide. Total loss. Do you know this baby? Shelled and sunk in the North Sea by Kriegsmarine surface vessels in the North Sea. Minesweeper 520 tons. Mined and severely damaged. 2 crew lost. 13 crew rescued by HMML 145 and taken as prisoners of war. 58, Dec 26 1940,MAC 5,The Motor Attendant Craft. Bombed and sunk off Aldeburgh, Suffolk 5210N 206E / 52.167N 2.100E / 52.167; 2.100. Minesweeper. Mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk. All 59 crew lost. As the tide ebbed, her plates buckled and cracked forcing the captain and crew to abandon ship. It was then left to sink and it has remained on the sandbank for the past 75 years. Navel trawler. 2 crew lost. The Kings harbour master, based in Southend, instructed her to moor at Sheerness middle sands in 10 metres of water despite having a draught of 9.45 metres and a full cargo. Travelled back to Harwich stern first. THE rusting wreckage of a World War II munitions ship is to be removed over fears that if its deadly cargo exploded it would cause a tsunami. Port authorities to change the route of the shipping channel to prevent further damage. MS policemen directing crowds of people along street. 2, Nov 13 1939,HMS ADVENTURER, Mine laying cruiser, Mined and severely damaged. 130, April 8 1945,S-202German Schnellboot,sank in the North Seawhilst engaging Royal Navy Motor Torpedo Boats. New seabed images provide scientific evidence an "at risk" 17th Century shipwreck is "rapidly deteriorating", says a diver who wants it saved. The sunken wreckage of SS Richard Montgomery, nicknamed the 'Doomsday wreck' by Medway Council in 2012, has become an unlikely tourist attraction. 122, Feb 22 1945,HMSLST-364,Landing Ship Tank. The retired filmmaker and Swale Borough Councillor said: "There was always the potential danger that interfering could pose. "About 24 and a woman that were in the round house and coach saved; the rest, being 300, with her round house above water. 69, March 6 1941,SUN VII,Tug. Mine and sank in Dover Strait. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. Mined and sank off Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The 90 cannon war ship was blown up accidentally in 1665 the year after its launch. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? Florida and was one of over 2700 of these mass-produced vessels built to carry vital supplies for the war effort. 101, Sep 10 1942,HMS MGB335,Fairmile C motor gunboat. StepnSmile fitness & Well-being (Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays). Abstract The 'Gresham Ship' was found in Princes Channel by the Port of London Authority in 2003. With a coastline home to two of Britain's most important historic shipping lanes - the River Thames and the English Channel - there's little surprise there's a vast number of wrecks sitting on . Bombed, sankof Margate. The vessel dragged her anchor in shallow water and was grounded on a sandbank, just 250 metres of the Medway Approach Channel. | Disclaimer. "I'm always seeing things be uncovered after a ship goes by and the next time I dive, they have gone," the licensed diver from Leigh-on-Sea in Essex said. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Auxiliary patrol vessel. Mined and sank off North Foreland, Kent. 6 of her crew lost. 6 crew lost. However, this decision has been taken based on the best available evidence. Mine and sank in the North Sea off Aldeburgh, Suffolk. White 73'-class motor torpedo boat,Sunk by Kriegsmarine surface vessels off Dover. Named after an American independence fighter, the 14,000-tonne ship arrived in the Thames Estuary in August 1944 with a cargo of 6,225 tonnes of high-explosive bombs and was ordered to drop anchor . 14, July 24 1940,HMTFLEMING. Like something out of a modern day disaster movie, things then took an even more . Bombed, sank, The Downs 511957N 13303E / 51.33250N 1.55083E / 51.33250; 1.55083. ", Concerns about the explosives on board the wreck were last year raised at Westminster by Labour peer Lord Harris of Haringey, who said: "Why is the government so relaxed about thousands of such bombs and shells deteriorating together in an unstable environment, unguarded and unprotected?". Surveys are carried out by the MCA on a regular basis to ensure that any changes to the wreck, or its immediate environment, are discovered quickly. 23 crew lost. There were no sailing charts as we would use today, and a great reliance on local pilots or the crew's own knowledge. Off Kentish Knock Lightship 514805N 14400E / 51.80139N 1.73333E / 51.80139; 1.73333. The London was its way to fight in the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-67), when it blew up off Southend-on-Sea. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. 10 crew lost. HMMTB 29,BPB 70 foot-class motor torpedo boat. All crew saved. MTB 106,Motor Torpedo Boat. Jens Auer Antony Firth. A mystery wreck labeled "5051", just south of Canvey Island. 67, Feb 10 1941,HMT BOY ALAN,Minesweeper. She said: "I appreciate and share the concern you raise for constituents living nearby. Warning signs are attacked to the masts of the ships, which can be seen above the water line. Destroyer, Mined and severely damaged. Landing Craft Tank. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mined and sank in the Thames Estuary, 9 crew lost. RM BRAK1R - Aerial image of Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world, and estuary of the River Thames, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Mined, sank. These notes are based on the Directorate General of Shipping Syllabus for the three month pre sea course for deck cadets Collision, sunk Thames Estuary. Mined, sunk , Thames Estuary, near Longsand Head. Mined, sank off Brightlingsea, Essex. I would say this is definitely a potential danger. . If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk, 2018-2023. You have accepted additional cookies. Oldest find: HMS London, which sank in 1665, at the bottom of the Thames Estuary, A computer simulation of how the warship HMS London would have looked, SS Letchworth was sunk by the Luftwaffe in 1940, Dive, dive, dive: marine archaeologist Frank Pope led the research during which divers also found the SS Letchworth. Construction was completed to full height while they were afloat. Mined, sunk east of the Nore Sand Lightship. Following on from a geophysical survey earlier this year, there will be a full dive on the wreck to attempt to retrieve small objects before archaeologists decide whether to lift her fully or partially excavate her. In 2013, a hull thickness survey was repeated. Attacked a convoy in the Thames Estuary and was sunk by the escorts. Mined, sunk, North Sea. Hampshire. Taken in tow by tug FABIA but capsized in position one mile north of Spit Buoy (51.29N 01.3) 1 crew dead 12 injured. 24, Sep 7 1940,HMTABRONIA,Minesweeper,foundered in the Thames. Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, The SS Richard Montgomery: Information and survey reports, nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3. 88, Oct 24 1941,HMTLUCIENNE JEANNE. Sheerness Balloon barrage vessel. Minesweeper. Vosper 72 foot-class Motor Torpedo Boat. Shipwrecks of the River Thames. Minesweeper. All crew saved. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. You can change your cookie settings at any time. 123, Feb 22 1945,S 193 (German)Type 1939/40 Schnellboot. Bombed and sunk in the North Sea off North Foreland, Kent. Torpedoed and sunk in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex by S-86. Possibly shot down two aircraft. 91, Jan 9 1942,HMSVIMIERA,V & W-class destroyer. Shelled and sunk in the North Sea by Kriegsmarine Schnellboots. "Providing it's left alone, it should be okay but this is not leaving it alone. Read about our approach to external linking. This project ran from October 1943 until D-Day, 6th June 1944, and in the following 10 months as a result 2.5 million men, were landed, 500,000 vehicles and untold tonnes of supplies. Some were made in Tilbury. BPB 72 foot-class motor gun boat. Collision, sunk Thames Estuary. Sunk in a storm off Lowestoft. 32, Oct 13 1940,DANUBE III,Rescue tug. 77, June 12 1941,HMTSISAPON,Minesweeper. In August 1944 the ship was loaded with a cargo of some 7000 tons of munitions and joined convoy HX-301 bound for the UK and then on to Cherbourg. Do Not Approach or Board This Wreck. The 'Doomsday wreck' packed with 1,400 tonnes of explosives that could create a tsunami in the Thames Estuary The Thames Estuary 2100 Plan will ensure we continue to protect 1.42 million people, 321 billion worth of property and vital infrastructure from increasing tidal flood risk. off Margate, 512630N 12700E / 51.44167N 1.45000E / 51.44167; 1.45000. An unnamed Tudor Thames brick barge found close to HMS London. Collision during air raid sank in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex. Mined and sank off Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Detonated a mine and sank in the North Sea off the coast of Essex in vicinity of Stad Maastricht. Mined, sunk, in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex. This account already exists. 50, Nov 25 1940,HMT KENNYMORE,Navel Trawler. She lies sunk, with her round house above water. 41, Nov 1 1940,HMT TILBURY NESS. 126, March 26 1945,HMSPuffinKingfisher-classsloop. This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. The American Liberty Ship SS Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary in August 1944 carrying 6,000 tonnes of ordnance intended to supply the Allied advance in France after D-Day. Jagged metal from the wrecks which stick out of the mud, silt, and gravel act as a "can-opener" that can split apart vessels, especially large container ships which can skim within half a metre of the riverbed. It was collected by Charles II from Sweden during the Restoration. Many of these were sunk with the loss of life! 13 crew rescued by HMML 145 and taken as prisoners of war. It sank with the loss of 300 lives when it was blown up accidentally after a sailor is thought to have taken a candle belowships. Today, the wreck continues to rest on the sandbank, just 2.5km from shore in the mouth of the busy Thames estuary. Mined and sank in North Sea. Navel trawler. Tightly packed cargo of Cornish roofing slate in the hold of the mystery wreck. Mined, sunk, Thames Estuary off Essex. 42 crew lost. 81, July 30 1941,WHITESHED,Destroyer. 11 crew lost. 4 crew lost. 2023 BBC. On Sunday, August 20, there was a force 8 gale. Mined, damaged in the Orwell Estuary off Harwich, Essex 515606N 12102E / 51.93500N 1.35056E / 51.93500; 1.35056 sunk under tow. Numbers on the wreck symbols correspond to the numbers next to the vessels listed below. All 13 crew lost. She was part of the armada of "Little Ships" that evacuated Allied troops from Dunkirk in June 1 but was blown up later that year by a mine north of the Isle of Sheppey. 56, Dec 18 1940,HMTREFUNDO, Naval Trawler. The masts are set to be cut from a wartime shipwreck in the Thames Estuary that is packed with 1,400 tonnes of explosives. Sank when rammed by HMS Puffin and the Torpedoes exploded. HMS Aisha, a yacht requisitioned to become part of "Dad's Navy" in the Second World War. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Shipwrecks_of_the_River_Thames&oldid=765346623, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 February 2017, at 22:13. Rammed and sank a German Seehund midget submarine. motor launch. New powers to tackle small boats set to be announced next week, Elizabeth Hurley remembers cricketer Shane Warne on anniversary of his death, AI tools like ChatGPT could play role in government science minister, London buses: Annual journeys drop by 800 million since 2016, 300 new Ulez cameras rolled out but none in rebel boroughs, RAF jets scrambled after sonic boom over Leicestershire, What is the Willow Project? The ships explored by diving teams were: HMS London, the oldest wreck, found near Southend. 82, July 7 1941,HMTLORD ST VINCENT,Navel trawler. A wartime US liberty ship that is packed with three and half thousand tonn. CLICK THIS MAP to enlarge it and explore Cartographer Extraordinaire Adam Dant's Map of Shipwrecks in the Thames Estuary, which he calls THE MUSEUM OF THE DEEP.This vast chart will be displayed in a decorated sea container on Southend seafront along with nautical curiosities and other items of interests selected by Adam from local museums and collections, opening this Saturday September 17th . They belong to the SS Richard Montgomery, a US second world war-era ship that ran aground in August 1944 with a cargo of bombs. 19 of her 22 crew lost. 7 crew lost. 9 5118N 0154E / 51.300N 1.900E / 51.300; 1.900. Mined, severely damagedNE of Sheerness. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk, 'Covid-19 and Brexit' hit bid to save shipwreck, Save The London, Nautical Archaeology Society, Essex Senior League, Eastern Senior South and Essex Olympian League Results Friday/Saturday, March 3/4, Man jailed for unprovoked assault in Chelmsford, Colchester crouch street assaults spark police probe, Basildon sexual assault probe sees man, 72, arrested, East of England tourism awards sees eight Essex finalists, Historic ocean treaty agreed after decade of talks, China looks at reforms to deepen Xi's control, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces, 'The nurses wanted me to feel guilty about my abortion, From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor. Minesweeper,mine and sank in the North Sea 24 l miles east by south of North Foreland, Kent. The wreck and its cargo is monitored round the clock by port authorities and protected by a 500-metre exclusion zone. The American Liberty Ship went aground in the Thames Estuary one mile . The reedbeds are now a case study for the Estuary Edges project, run by Thames Estuary Partnership (TEP), the Port of London Authority (PLA) and the Environment Agency (EA), supported and advised by a range of private companies. 5 crew lost. 92, Mar 13 1942,SPARSHOLT,Sheerness boom mooring lighter. A Mulberry Harbour, part of the government project in World War II to allow the allies to. 21, Aug 12 1940,HMT TAMARISK,Bombed, SunkNorth of Margate. Minesweeper. Its chief executive Mark Beattie-Edwards said their "dream" was for the ship and its artefacts to be housed in a permanent museum in Southend. Torpedoed and sunk in the English Channel off Dover, Kent by a Kriegsmarine midget submarine.. 70, March 14 1941,HMTJEANNIE LEASK,Naval trawler. Mined, sunk, Thames Estuary. After decades spent locating the crash site and planning . Mined and sunk off Harwich. Click or tap on the menu item ( ) to bring up a list of towns and villages along the River Thames. The collided with Florizell in the North Sea off Harwich, Essex and was damaged. Mined in the North Sea off Ostend, Belgium and severely damaged. Medway Ports is also contracted to provide and maintain a circle of buoys around the wreck to ensure that shipping avoids the area. Sunk, River Medway at Queenborough. It hit a mine north of the Isle of Sheppey in October 1940. The signs state Danger Unexploded Ammunition. "The estimated value is a somewhat fluid figure from 100,000 to 4 million.". 513412N 10300E / 51.57000N 1.05000E / 51.57000; 1.05000. Minesweeper. Mined, damaged off Aldeburgh, Suffolk beached off Shotley. Fairmile C motor gunboat. As the Second World War broke out, the Aisha was crewed by civilians and retired seamen as part of the "Dad's Navy" Home Guard and helped to guard the Thames. Mined and sunk in the North Sea, reported position 52 15N /001 48.3E. Mined and sunk off Orfordness. The letter from aviation, maritime and security minister Kelly Tolhurst to James Duddridge, MP for Rochford and Southend East, said: "This forms part of our ongoing strategy to ensure risks posed by the vessel are suitably managed. Mined and sank off Landguard Point. . Bombed and sank Harwich, Essex. RF 2EH6H0J - LONDON, UK - July 03, 2013. Thames News' Colin Baker reports at the scene of the Shipreck SS Colin Montgomery. Mined, sunk north of Sheerness. There have been a number of collision near misses with the sunken vessel despite the masts of the Liberty Ship displaying danger signs above water and an exclusion zone set up to prevent anyone going within a 500 metre radius. Bombed, sunk , east of Ramsgate. 61, Jan 8 1941,STRATHEARN,Lighthouse tender. The American Liberty Ship SS Richard Montgomery sank in the Thames Estuary in August 1944 carrying 6,000 tonnes of ordnance intended to supply the Allied advance in France after D-Day. 512050N 05435E / 51.34722N 0.90972E / 51.34722; 0.90972. A pottery carrier - one of seven that sank in the 19th century between the Dovenby and brick barge. 1 dead, 1 badly injured. 127, March 26 1945,Seehund midget submarine. Grounded, Thames Estuary. Historic England commissioned the shipwreck survey. Mined, sunkNE of Sheerness. The Motor Attendant Craft. At 5.30 pm Gotha bombers arrived off Southend from their base at Gontrode, Belgium, with the Thames an easy flight path to follow right to the heart of the capital, where they intended to discharge their bombs. "We co-ordinated the whole process because we felt it was right we should get a long-term record of the history of Britain's second-largest port, and this very important part of the country's economy.". We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Mined, sunk, N of Herne Bay. 119, Dec 26 1940,MAC 5,Minesweeper Attendant Craft. All 8 crew lost. We abide by the Editors Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism. The oldest recorded is that of H.M.S. Minesweeper. What science tells us about the afterlife. Mined , sunk, Thames Estuary. Minesweeper. At the heart of the project is a desire to raise the profile of a currently under-represented aspect of the First World War. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. All crew saved. The Second World War munitions ship was wrecked on the Nore sandbank in the Thames Estuary, near Sheerness, in August 1944. 30 of her 146 crew were lost. 116, Oct: 30 1944,LCT 936. Minesweeper. Zoom to a particular location in the bottom right corner ( ) and scroll north, south, east or west as you would with any other Google map. The wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery remains on the sandbank where she sank. Torpedoed and sunk, in the Thames Estuary. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. 105, Sep 22 1943,HMTOCEAN RETRIEVER,Navel trawlerharbour defence. 7 of her 13 crew lost. 47, Nov 21 1940,HMTXMAS ROSE,Naval AP Drifter. . The SS Richard Montgomery . Boom Trawler. Navel trawler. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Navel trawler. Mined, Sunk 1 mile off Tongue lightship. Mined and sank in the Thames Estuary. Fascinated visitors to the Thames Estuary location see the masts of the submerged ship poking out from the choppy water, knowing that beneath the surface lies 1,400 tonnes of explosives. 96 ton,Examination Drifter. Plus what's on near where you live - and local homes for sale. Sunk in collision Gravesend reach Thames. Royal Netherlands Navy,MMS-class minesweeper. But any dreams of recovering chests of gold or well-preserved cannons were not realised. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Ken Rowles, 75, spent five years making a documentary about the Liberty ship and the risk its bombs pose. Paddle steamer. Torpedoed, sunk east of Ramsgate. Made of steel with a concrete base it was decided by the Admiralty to bring the Mulberry Harbour in to the Thames Estuary to investigate the problem. Lost off of Lowerstoft. The SS Richard Montgomery was anchored in Sheerness when it grounded and broke up in 1944 and now lies under the water on a sandbank (pictured bottom right), The masts of the wrecked ship are visible from the shore, Sonar images show the wreck in two pieces on a sandbank about 1.2 miles (2km) off the coast of Sheerness, The last moments of the SS Richard Montgomery, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, Mbappe breaks PSG goal record in win over Nantes, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over. Minesweeper. For decades the three masts of the SS Richard Montgomery have protruded above the water in the Thames Estuary - a constant reminder of the vessel and its potentially explosive payload. Minesweeper which rescued troops from Dunkirk. Bombed and sunk in the North Sea off Harwich. She was taken in to Sheerness, Kent. Minesweeper. 19, Aug 5 1940,HMTRiver Clyde. John Steven Dews (b.1949) "Shamrock Racing, Velsheda & Britannia Thames Estuary, c.1930" Signed, In British, European and Sporting Pictures She is loaded with 1500 tonn. Read about our approach to external linking. What science tells us about the afterlife. By clicking the sign-up button you agree to our Privacy Policy. Sunk N of Sheerness. 5118N 0154E / 51.300N 1.900E / 51.300; 1.900. This page is all about what fish come off them wrecks in the thames it takes time to learn how to crack it no 2 wrecks fish the same Thames Estuary wreck fishing Both of her crew lost. Mined and sank off Felixtowe. It was anchored on the West Knock sandbank in order to avoid blocking the main shipping lane. 513412N 10300E / 51.57000N 1.05000E / 51.57000; 1.05000. Nov 25, 2013. 11 crew lost. Because of the extremely poor visibility on site, after the 1993 survey it was decided that full advantage should be made of advances in sonar technology in preference to the use of divers. It is clear from the results of these surveys that the hull is subject to the prevailing environmental conditions and is showing evidence of gradual deterioration, however, the wreck is considered to be in a stable condition. Mined, sunk. Fairmile B motor launch. Mined. Mined, severely damagedNE of Sheerness. Basins were made into the banks of the Thames at Tilbury, 2.4m deep. All that is now visible are its three masts breaking the surface of the River Thames. Mined, sank North Sea 30 nautical miles (56km) north east of North Foreland, Kent. This list may not reflect recent changes. All crew saved. off Margate, 512630N 12700E / 51.44167N 1.45000E / 51.44167; 1.45000. Armed Naval trawler. But 1,400 tonnes of explosives still remain on the wreck and an exclusion zone in place around it after experts warned that if the wreck exploded it would cause a tsunami which would threaten people in the nearby port of Sheerness, Kent as well as Southend in Essex. You have rejected additional cookies. Mined, sank off Isle of Sheppey. The 38 Leisure folios offer fantastic detail and are easy to use; being A2 size (594x420mm) you don't have to fold them. 104, Aug 5 1943,HMTRed Gauntlet. Mined, sunk off the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. Cargo ship SS Richard Montgomery was anchored in Sheerness, Kent, when it . They're in packs for a designated area, so for the Thames estuary we used the 5606 folio of 12 (often double) sheets of chart paper with scales from 1 : 250,000 down to 1 : 5,000 (for Ramsgate's harbour plan). It's major construction or destruction works. . Lighthouse tender. Mined, sank off Isle of Sheppey. At 5.20 pm British aircraft scrambled from their bases on either side of the Thames Estuary to intercept German aircraft off the Thames. Destroyer. Bombed, sank, The Downs 511957N 13303E / 51.33250N 1.55083E / 51.33250; 1.55083. Sunk in the North Sea in a collision with HMMTB222. Mined and Sunk offNorth Kent Coast. 6 crew lost. Whilet being towed it began to take on water. Bombed and sunk at Lowestoft, Suffolk. Mined and sank in the Thames Estuary. The wooden cargo vessel, known as WA08, in the Thames Estuary in Essex, . Tug. "This morning is bought to me to the office the sad news of the London, in which Sir J Lawson's men were all bringing her from Chatham to the Hope, and thence he was to go to sea in her - but a little a-this-side of the buoy of the Nower, she suddenly blew up. In the Thames Estuary alonethree hundred andone ships were lost. Aerial view of Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf on the River Thames, Central London. The MCA now spends up to 40,000 monitoring the ship, which is It is classified as a dangerous wreck under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973. The Aisha was purchased as a pleasure cruiser and lovingly renovated by one RH Turner. Available for both RF and RM licensing. 28, Oct 7 1940,HMTREED,The naval trawler. Mined taken under tow sank off Harwich, Essex 5157N 127E / 51.950N 1.450E / 51.950; 1.450. Bombed, damaged,North Foreland. AA convoy leader. The Thames Estuary . 95, July 9 1942,MGB 14,5th Motor Gun Boat Flotilla. Naval AP Drifter. Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson said: "I have been informed that the Government is moving to the next stage which is to tender for the work. Mined, sunk, North Sea. 34 crew lost. Minesweeper. It was part of a convoy travelling to the UK in August 1944 and then onto recently liberated Cherbourg in France after the D-Day Landings, but when it arrived in the Thames Estuary, it was instructed to anchor in the Great Nore, off Sheerness, Kent. 84, Aug 12 1941,HMTEXPRESS,Auxiliary patrol vessel. The masts are set to be cut from a wartime shipwreck in the Thames Estuary that is packed with 1,400 tonnes of explosives. Known as a Bawley boat, it was also used for shrimping. She was taken in to Sheerness, Kent. It comes after Government officials in the House of Lords debated new ways to ensure the Second World War munitions ship remains safe last year.
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