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The Gymp buoy, Southampton Water

The Gymp buoy, Southampton Water

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Unique ID:9020
Description:Gymp buoy marks the location of a sandbank outside the entrance to Ocean Dock. The Titanic famously became stuck on this sandbank as she left Southampton on her maiden voyage.
Creator:Moore, Lisa
Date:22/5/2003
Copyright:Southampton City Council
Partner:SCC Plimsoll Project
Partner ID:Unknown
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