2011

SZ5881 : PLUTO, Shanklin Chine

taken 13 years ago, near to Luccombe Village, Isle of Wight, England

PLUTO, Shanklin Chine
PLUTO, Shanklin Chine
PLUTO stands for Pipe Line Under The Ocean. This pipeline was installed during the Second World War, to supply fuel to armed forces in combat in Northern France. The pipeline crossed the English Channel, resting on the sea bed.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Woodland, Forest Place: Isle of Wight Shanklin other tags: Second World War Pluto Pipeline Shanklin Isle of Wight Shanklin Chine Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SZ5881, 869 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Malc McDonald   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 25 June, 2011   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 28 June, 2011
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 5846 8105 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:37.5738N 1:10.4927W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 5845 8105
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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