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Find Spot MPM2114 - Spade rudder, Portsmouth Harbour
Summary
20th century balanced spade rudder recovered from Portsmouth Harbour by grab in 2017 during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Balanced spade rudder recovered from Portsmouth Harbour during dredging. Made of copper. The rudder would have had a copper frame and wooden plank core. The rudder was 1200mm long and had a maximum width of 750mm. It appeared to have sheared off at the base.
UID: BWL1_0083 in Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project report.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018. Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report. [Mapped feature: #2585 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- WATER CRAFT COMPONENT (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 62634 00545 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Aug 19 2024 10:08AM