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Remains of an unknown vessel on the southern shore of Hooe Lake, near Oreston in Plymouth.
Type
Motor Launch
History
The remains of a motor launch that was moored by the boatyard on the shore of Hooe Lake. The badge on the side says M.L. 39387 1940-1972.
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Description
This vessel was moored by the boatyard quay but is now no longer there.
Location and Access
Hooe Lake, Oreston, Plymouth
From Oreston, take the Lower Saltram road off Plymstock Road then turn right into Kingfisher Way. Follow the road down to the lake and there is a car park at the end. Take the footpath heading south under the folly and follow it round to the hulk, there is a gap in the bushes where you can walk through to the beach. Alternatively, walk round via the beach but take care as the rocks are slippery.
Nearby hulks include the trawler Mam Goz 
, Hooe Lake 7 , Bon Ami , Hooe Lake 8 , Hooe Lake 9 , barge Hooe Lake 10 .
Position OS: SX 50155 52817
Position GPS: 50.356143, -4.107816
Information
Date Built:
1940
Type:
Motor launch
Builder:
Unknown
Official Number:
39387
Length
Unknown
Beam
Unknown
Draft
Unknown
Construction
Timber, diagonal planking
Propulsion
Unknown, single propeller
Tonnage
Unknown
Portmarks
None
Abandoned
In service?
Not Set
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