2017

TM0013 : The wreck of the Nanaloa, West Mersea

taken 7 years ago, near to West Mersea, Essex, England

The wreck of the Nanaloa, West Mersea
The wreck of the Nanaloa, West Mersea
The sad remains of the Nanaloa, formerly RAF High Speed Launch 145. She was used to rescue airmen in WWII and her war log records the rescue of a total of 486 airmen and others of various nationalities. After the war she was converted to be a pleasure craft. For a history see: LinkExternal link

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Rivers, Streams, Drainage Estuary, Marine Derelict, Disused Primary Subject: Boat other tags: Boat Wreck RAF Launch Historic Boat Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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TM0013, 39 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Holifield   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 23 September, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 24 September, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TM 0004 1306 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:46.8263N 0:53.9115E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TM 0003 1305
View Direction
East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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