Finally i found some spare time this weekend so i decided i would head down to Fleetwood Marsh and collect some images of the wrecks scattered on the marsh.
Unfortunately i do not have any information on any of the wrecks at the time of writing this but i will look to see if i can find any history on them.
I remember when i was a teenager going down to the marsh and climbing on the wrecks it was so much fun. Looking back it was dangerous but when you’re younger that is what makes it exciting, isn’t it?
The thing that stood out when i got to the wrecks today was the amount that they have decayed. I remember one still had the wheelhouse on when i went there as a teenager but today the wheelhouse is no longer there. Well it was over 15 years ago when i was there as a kid.
Ok ill stop talking for a while and show some images of the wrecks.
The main group of wrecks on Fleetwood Marsh - The metal hull is the Eureka BA558, Identified by Darren Moore. And the wood hull in the middle is the Clarain FD119
The metal hull is the Eureka BA558, Identified by Darren Moore
One of my favourite shots from the day, a Bow of one boat sunk into the marsh in front of one of the larger wrecks. The metal hull to the right is the hull of Our Joanne, Identified by Darren Moore
A close up shot showing the amount of decay on the hulls - I beleive this boat to be the Clarain FD119
Another close up of the decaying wooden hull - I beleive this boat to be the Clarain FD119
This has to be one of the nicest shots i got on the day - I beleive this boat to be the Clarain FD119
This wreck is to far out to get anywhere near, i would not recommend trying to get close to it due to the dangerous ground underfoot
Just the ribs of this wreck is all that remains
This wreck is far away from the main group. Id say a good 5 minute walk. Also it would be the largest wreck on the marsh. Unless the wreck that is to far away to get to is bigger.
Another wreck from the main group, still showing the colours that she was before ending up on the marsh
A nice shot of the ribs of the boat.
The marsh is now a reservation and open to the public. Access can be gained by Jameson Road that takes you past the Tip entrance and the Water Plant. Just follow the road until you come to a car park. You will see a bridge going over 2 ponds, head over the bridge and follow the path until it ends. At this point you should see the wrecks just off to the left. More information can be found here.
All i would like to say is, if you go to have a look at the wrecks, be very careful you can stay to path that has been created by people walking there but to get close you have to go off that track that is when it gets dangerous. The ground is boggy and has hidden ditches under the growth of plants so please just keep this in mind if you go.
If anyone has any information on any of the wrecks please let me know by leaving a comment or by emailing me at info@fleetwood-fishing-industry.co.uk
I hope you have enjoyed reading this page.
Thanks
Alan Duggan
This post was written by Alan Duggan on September 29, 2008
I think one could be the northfleet and one could be girl lilan
Hello Allen, i heard that maybe the northfleet could be on the marsh but with so many of the older wooden hulls they are unrecognisable.
Do you have any idea which they could be ? I will be making another trip to the wrecks soon and will focus on the other group which is mainly the wooden hulls.
Hi Alan,if you look on the Trawler web site you will find some of the wrecks that i have posted on when the boats were intact that will give you some information.
regards Tony.
Thanks Tony i will take a look.