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Remains of an ammunition barge at Budeaux Wharf on the east bank of the River Tamar.

Type

Steel ammunition barge

History

This is a typical example of a WWII design ammunition barge which has now become part of the boatyard at Budeaux Wharf.

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Description

When The SHIPS Project photographed the barge in 2020 it was largely intact and still has her deck fittings but many of the deck plates have rusted away. The hull is holed below the waterline and floods each tide.

The barge is similar to Oreston 1 & 2 and Laira Bridge 1 .

Location and Access

Budeaux Wharf, Plymouth

Budeaux Wharf is a private boatyard and there is no public access..

Nearby hulks include Karen Marie , Budeaux 2 , Budeaux 3 ,Reynolds Barge

Last updated 03 Jan 2021

Position OS: SX 43581 58257
Position GPS: 50.403323, -4.202437

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