File 642 'Sundry Obstructions'

Reference No:: C DPD/1/3/5/1/288
Dates:: 14 Aug 1940-13 Oct 1942
Description:: Comprises correspondence between the Chief Engineer to the Humber Conservancy Board, the Wrecks Dispersal Officer, Grimsby, and various owners of vessels (and wrecks), regarding reports of their sundry obstructions at various locations, which could cause potential harm to shipping within the River Humber System. There is particular correspondence with the Lincoln and Hull Water Transport Co. Ltd., Hull, regarding their vessel the “Omfleet” which was sunk by enemy action in October 1941, in the first arm over the lock pit of Alexandra Dock, Hull.
Format:: Archive Item
Extent:: 1 file
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Access Conditions:: Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:: Hull City Archives
Collection:: Records of Humber Conservancy and the Humber Ports (Records deposited by Associated British Ports and its Predecessors)