The London

[Hugh Jampton]

This isn't a modelling question but if anyone knows I'm sure you would.

Does anyone know what will become of the 76 gun London which blew up in 1665, I know it was rediscovered in the Thames estuary in 2005 and became a protected wreck in 2008, I first became aware of it when they raised a gun carriage but have heard little since.

By the sounds of it the Port of London Authority would rather it be dredged out and I've seen a few 3d images that show the very well preserved stern section and the romantic in me was wondering if it was viable to raise. I've only recently been to the Mary Rose exhibition in Portmouth and was blown away by the display.

Regards

John

[wyverns4]

Hi John,

 

IIRC, the wreck has been let in situ with the navigable routes moved away and around its resting place. It is unlikely to be excavated and raised in the near future as the, by necessity, rather large amount of funding is unavailable. No doubt the Port Authority would prefer the removal of the wreck, as the location and protection gained by the application of protected status have and are causing them some headaches.

Let me have a chat with a friend or two at Wessex Archaeology to see if there has been any further development.

 

Christian, exiled to africa

[Killingholme]

You can read a bit more about protected wreck status, which is administered by Historic England here:

 

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/what-is-designation/protected-wreck-sites/ and here https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/consents/protected-wreck-sites/

 

And here is London's entry in the list

 

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000088

 

 

Edited January 27, 2018 by Killingholme

[Hugh Jampton]

I knew you guys wouldn't disappoint!

Many thanks for the update, it's good that it's been protected but seeing the size of the container ships that go up and down the estuary it must get disturbed but then I'm no expert.

As I mentioned before I visited the Mary Rose with my ageing dad last week basically before he couldn't, I inherited the history bug from him and the raising of the Mary Rose was quite emotional for him and I must admit the display is inspiring and sombre at the same time. Again, the romantic in me hopes my kids take me to see the London in the future.

Once again many thanks.

John