Maritime record MLI97539 - Wrecked Fishing Vessels, Boston
Summary
Remains of two wrecked former fishing vessels, on the eastern side of the River Witham, Boston.
Type and Period (1)
- WRECK (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century - 1800 AD? to 2000 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Within the boatyard owned by the Lovelace family, are located on the eastern side of the River Witham, are two of their former fishing vessels, the 'Ada Brown' and the 'Iris'. These were purpose built mussel and cockle trading clinker boats. Both are no longer in use and are decaying. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI12849 Bibliographic Reference: David Doughty. 2009. The Haven Wrecks. p.8.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3275 4331 (46m by 49m) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BOSTON, BOSTON, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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