NHER 18722 (Maritime record) - World War Two wreck
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Summary
A wreck is marked on an Admiralty chart of 1957. It could be the SS Artemisia, which was sunk by enemy aircraft in March 1941. The wreck was blown up in 1971.
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 51' north, 1 degree 43' east.
E. Rose (NAU), 28 January 1983.
Possibly the SS Artemisia, located at 52.51.41 north, 001.36.24 east by survey.
Sunk 14 March 1941 by enemy aircraft.
Mostly complete 1971 with midships gone and engine room exposed.
Blown up 1971.
See details in file.
E. Rose 27 January 1984.
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Record last edited
Oct 1 1989 12:00AM