NHER 18773 (Maritime record) - World War Two wrecks
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Summary
The wrecks of the ML 339 and The Jessie Maersk, both sunk in World War Two, are marked on an Admiralty chart of 1957.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH SEA, -, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Wreck.
Marked on 1957 Admiralty chart as at 53 degrees 07' north, 1 degree 24' east.
E. Rose (NAU), 28 January 1983.
Two wrecks in area on survey.
Context 1. 'ML339'. No other details given.
Context 2. Jessie Maersk Y93, British SS, torpedoed by E-boat en route from London to Blyth. Wreck intact 1949.
See details in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 30 January 1984.
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Record last edited
Oct 1 1989 12:00AM