Exploring Kent's Past

It should not be assumed that this site is publicly accessible and it may be on private property. Do not trespass.

Monument details

Summary

POSSIBLY REMAINS OF THE EAST GOODWIN LIGHT VESSEL, 1940

Monument Types

• (Former Type) ADMIRALTY SIGNAL STATION (Undated)
• WRECK (Modern - 1940 AD to 1940 AD)

Full description

If you do not understand anything on this page please contact us.

Vertical Datum: LAT Quality of Depth: ES 18-APR-1966 Contact with sonar from E only. Scour found on side of bank about 150-155ft 51 15 52.0N, 001 364 5.0E. 10-AUG-1971 Position 51 15 54.0N, 001 36 45.0E. Echo sounder depth 40.0m. 03-JAN-1972 Used side scan, echo sounder and sonar. Echosounder 40.0m in 44.0m. Scour 47.0m. Flat, lying 305/125 degrees, length 150ft approximately. On side scan. 28-SEP-1978 Examined in 51 15 49.0N, 001 36 47.0E. Least echo sounder depth 40 in general depth 46m. Scour 48m. Side scan sonar height 6.7m, length 60m, lying 020/200 degrees. (1)

In the early 20th century a number of Trinity House lightships around the coast were manned with wireless telegraphy sets and operators on board. These ships were in contact with local coastguard stations and their main role was to guide shipping into safe harbour and act as a lookout for ships in distress. Although Trinity House was impartial during the First World War it is possible they (or staff on military attachment) were involved in some war work. The lightships with wireless telegraph sets are included on the First World War admiralty list of home wireless stations in National Archives file ADM137.4680. (2)

<1> Hydrographic Office wreck index, Extracted 20-JAN-1993, Page Nos. N/a (Bibliographic reference). SKE6339.

<2> Oxford Archaeological South, 2016, First World War Wireless Stations in England. (Bibliographic reference). SKE31551.

Sources and further reading