Not Set

Remains of an Admiralty pinnace on the southern shore of Hooe Lake, near Oreston in Plymouth.

Type

Admiralty Pinnace

History

The Admiralty pinnace Jade was moored alongside the western side of Hexton Quay in Hooe Lake. The badge on the side of the vessel said M.L. 39387 1940-1972. Jade was eventually destroyed by fire and no trace of the vessel remains.

Please get in touch if you have any information about this vessel by sending us a message below.

Description

This vessel was moored by the boatyard quay but was destroyed by fire.

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. Note that Hexton Quay is private property and is not open to the public.

Nearby hulks include the trawler Dignity , Hooe Lake 7 , Bon Ami , Hooe Lake 8 , Hooe Lake 9 , barge Hooe Lake 10

Last updated 03 Jan 2021

Position OS: SX 50155 52817
Position GPS: 50.356143, -4.107816

Show the site on Google Maps