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ST3767 : WWII Target Practice Barge anchor chain

3 km from Wick st Lawrence, North Somerset, Great Britain

WWII Target Practice Barge anchor chain

This was one of 2 barges deliberately sunk in WWII to provide target practice for fighter aircraft protecting the cities and ports in the northern Bristol Channel. This 'barge' was anchored before being sunk.

This area has the second highest tidal range in the world and has many hazards - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH THIS BARGE unless you are fully prepared and have a good knowledge of the local tides and dangers. Please advise the Coastguard if you plan a visit. NB: This can only be accessed on extreme low spring tides.

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2008

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Grid Square: ST3767, 4 images (more nearby)
Photographer: FollowMeChaps (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Wednesday, 22 October, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 7 October, 2009
Category: Shipwreck (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: ST 370 678 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:24.3756N 2:54.3500W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: ST 371 679
View Direction: Southwest (about 225 degrees)