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Click to Slide Show The two halves of the Liberty Ship HELENA MODJESKA anchored in the River Blackwater. She had gone aground on the Goodwin Sands 12 September 1946 and broke in two. The two halves were refloated and towed to the Blackwater January and June 1947. Cat1 Blackwater-->Laid up ships Cat2 Disasters and Mishaps-->at Sea Cat3 Ships and Boats-->Merchant -->Power

The two halves of the Liberty Ship HELENA MODJESKA anchored in the River Blackwater. She had gone aground on the Goodwin Sands 12 September 1946 and broke in two. The two halves were refloated and towed to the Blackwater January and June 1947.
Date: Before 25 June 1948      


Photo: Derek Shakespeare
Image ID DWS_SHP_001
Category 1 Blackwater-->Laid up ships
Category 3 Ships and Boats-->Merchant -->Power


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.