A gem on the Lune Estuary

Simon explained the GPR equipment showed two long shapes – the slightly longer and narrower of the two is believed to be the torpedo boat. The positions correspond with an aerial photo of Dartmouth in the 1920s which shows the submarine and another craft sitting on the mudflats. The vessels were used as breakwaters.

The University’s GPR, which can send sound pulses through concrete and tarmac, produced images of two large objects lying about a metre beneath the surface. However, Simon said that the results are not definitive and now he and David plan to return to Dartmouth with magnetometry equipment, which is very sensitive to detecting metal.

“The ‘Submarine under the Park’ is a local legend, and it could make a wonderful tourist attraction if we could identify its exact location,” said Simon.

“In addition, the University of Winchester is developing an increasing number of modules in the archaeology of conflict and this project could help with the database used for research by our students.”

Whether you enjoy coastal, canal or river cruising, Glasson Waterside & Marina has it all. It's right on the Lune Estuary (on the north west coast near Lancaster) with loads of wildlife to enjoy, along with pretty spectacular views. Its sheltered location makes it a super peaceful place to moor up with easy access to the M6, so it’s a great spot for commuters. All this comes with good facilities, an always on hand crew and an experienced team of marine engineers ready to help you with your winter boat maintenance.

Come and see us, we’d love to show you around. Call 01524 751491 or visit aquavista.com for more information.

Glasson Marine Services offers

20% off labour when you have your engine serviced until 31 Oct (not including parts).

31 Oct.

20% off lift, pressure wash and relaunch (not available if you are coming out on to hardstanding).

Warship Returns

HMS Prince of Wales has moved out of dry dock at the Rosyth shipyard after nine months of repairs expected to cost about £25m. Britain’s biggest warship broke down o the Isle of Wight almost a year ago as she set sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for a deployment to the US. Once propulsion trials have been completed, the £3bn aircraft carrier is set for a deployment to the US in the autumn.

TEAM'S NEW NAME

Canada Ocean Racing has unveiled a new team name - Be Water Positive. With their mission still to be the first Canadian team to complete the Vendée Globe, they will also be raising awareness and promoting what it is to Be Water Positive. The team is partnered with Alex Thomson Racing, who have managed British solo sailor Alex Thomson’s five Vendée Globe campaigns over the past 20 years.

Scottish Museum

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Scottish Fisheries Museum to mark the completion of the £1million, five-year conservation of Reaper, the last of the great FirstClass Scottish Herring Luggers, and to tour the newly developed Whaling and Zulu galleries. The gallery improvements are part of a wider museum development programme aimed at engaging more people with the past, present and future of Scotland’s fishing industry. Visitors can tour Reaper at her pontoon on Anstruther Harbour.

Winning Readers

Congratulations to June’s winners! Teresa Adams, from Norfolk, Joanne Finnen, from Devon, and Tracey Blaine, from Su olk, all won a copy of The Draw of the Sea. Northamptonshire’s Claire Tapping won an Ocean Signal rescueME PLB3 and, lastly, Maria Sack, from Essex, won a Saltee Yacht Kit. You can find this month’s competitions on pages 33-34.

THIS TIME IN 2010…

We had a Cowes Week special, plus Geo Holt was discussing Blind Week, which gave hundreds of visually impaired people the opportunity to go sailing. We were also looking at chartering closer to home, around the coast of England and Wales.

Paul Antrobus, meanwhile, was looking at Cornish ales… find out what he is discussing this month on page 46.