Written question asked by Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many maritime wrecks there are in the Bristol Channel; and where they are. - Including figures and ref to information on eth position of these object in the Library. (Dep 03/2473).

Answer: Mr. Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many maritime wrecks there are in the Bristol Channel; and where they are. [93119] Mr. Caplin: Within the limits of Admiralty Chart 1179 (Bristol Channel), produced by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, 272 wrecks or obstructions are shown on charts where scale allows. I am placing the information requested on the position of these objects in the Library of the House.

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