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| HER Number: | MDV68084 |
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| Name: | Hulk of the Mizpah in Old Mill Creek, Dittisham |
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Summary
Hulk of the 19th century ketch, Mizpah. She was used as a balloon barrage vessel in the Dart during the Second World War. She was put ashore in Old Mill Creek after the war, where she still lies today.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 867 522 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX85SE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Dittisham |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | DITTISHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX85SE/391
- Tide Project: 20/05/2020
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- HULK (Built, XIX - 1898 AD to 1898 AD)
Full description
Ashton, A., et al, 2000, River Dart Case Study Area Survey - University of Plymouth Archaeology Module, 16-17 (Un-published). SDV337705.
The ketch, Mizpah. Built in 1898 by William Date of Lingsbridge for the Roose family. She was a member of the Plymouth Roose Fleet where she was engaged in general trading until the Langmead family of Galmpton acquired ownership. She was fitted out to be used as a sand barge and was used as a balloon barrage vessel in the Dart during the Second World War. She was put ashore after the war in Old Mill Creek where she still lies today.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV337705 | Un-published: Ashton, A., et al. 2000. River Dart Case Study Area Survey - University of Plymouth Archaeology Module. University of Plymouth: Nautical Archaeology. A4 Stapled + Digital. 16-17. [Mapped feature: #44156 Map object approximate based on location map in this source (the NGR point given places the hulk on dry land), ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | May 20 2020 1:04PM |
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