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| HER Number: | MDV108385 |
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| Name: | Wreck of MV Kaaksburg, Lundy |
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Summary
Rapidly deteriorating 20th century wreck.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 138 470 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS14NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Lundy |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | OFFSHORE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WRECK (Late 20th Century - 1981 AD to 2000 AD)
Full description
Robertson, P., 1995, Marine Archaeology and Lundy Marine Nature Reserve: An Assessment for English Nature and the Landmark Trust, 4, 5 (Report - non-specific). SDV349969.
Rapid deterionation of inshore wrecks is most evidence in the swift deterioration of MV Kaaksburg, a relatively recent wreck (1981), which is visible along the shoreline of Lundy's east coast.
The bow section is visible from a boat off the east coast. It is reported that the stern section sank in deeper water.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV349969 | Report - non-specific: Robertson, P.. 1995. Marine Archaeology and Lundy Marine Nature Reserve: An Assessment for English Nature and the Landmark Trust. A4 Grip Bound + Digital. 4, 5. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 11 2023 4:52PM |
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