NHER 18714 (Maritime record) - World War One wreck
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Summary
A wreck is marked on an Admiralty chart of 1957. It could be the SS Kirkham Abbey, which was torpedoed by a submarine in July 1918.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH SEA, -, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Wreck.
On Admiralty chart 1957, at 52 degrees 46' north, 1 degree 57' east.
E. Rose (NAU), 28 January 1983.
Survey notes SS Kirkham Abbey at 52.45.27 north, 001.42.14 east, torpedoed by submarine 27 July 1918.
Mast formerly visible but wreck seems to have been completely broken up by 1976.
See details in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 27 January 1984.
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Record last edited
Sep 17 2002 3:37PM