The storms and high tides have unveiled another wreck at Broomhill Sands near Camber. The wooden boat, roughly ten metres long, can clearly be seen amongst the shingle near the groynes towards the outfall drain. Wooden posts have also been unveiled by the changing sands.
Historic England have confirmed they are looking into the boat’s history, working with the Environment Agency and local archaeologists. They hope to visit the wreck soon to take samples of the wood to find out both its age and possible origin.
In 2016 another wooden ship became visible further along the beach towards Camber. Archaeologists from Historic England identified that as an eighteenth or nineteenth century ship, possibly from North America.
The latest find is much further towards the shore than the more famous wrecks, including the Belgian trawler “Veerman” which sank in 1990 and is always visible at low tide.
Image Credits: James Stewart .
Hi
I went to see this boat yesterday, very interesting loads of photos,
Why do you think the inner planks are at an angle.
I contacted Historic England about this wreck back in February 2024 and am VERY pleased they are now considering a visit to take samples and investigate further. I look forward to hearing more in due course.
I have lovingly nicknamed it ‘bateau en bois’!