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Wreck, Dell Quay

This wreck at Dell Quay, West Sussex has been there for as long as I can remember. I have never been able to find out anything about it. Even the locals seem to know nothing if you ask them.

I've taken many photos of it over the years and it doesn't seem to be deteriorating much at all.

Dell Quay is a small hamlet situated near to Chichester, it has a nice pub, a sailing club, and small boatyard and just nine privately owned houses. Some of the houses have garages bigger than the house I live in..!!

Back in the 14th century it was the only official landing place for the Port of Chichester and as such was rated 7th in importance for the whole of England. Cargo included grain, timber and other building materials. Today it is popular destination for visitors keen to enjoy the views, walks, fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking and of course, sailing.........and the pub, of course.
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36 comments

Stephan Fey said:

But "Private keep off" :-)
14 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Stephan Fey:

I'm guessing it belongs to someone still..............but I've never seen anyone on it.
14 months ago

Jean-louis Thiaudier… said:

Belle composition et informations intéressantes Keith.
Bon Dimanche!
14 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Jean-louis Thiaudier…:

Thank you Jean-louis.......much appreciated.
14 months ago

aNNa schramm said:

I think you don't need it anymore
14 months ago

Keith Burton replied to aNNa schramm:

:-)))
14 months ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Diese Wrack haben sie auch super gestützt lieber Keith,eine ganz tolle Entdeckung,über solche Motive freut sich immer das Fotografieherz,sehr schön hast du dieses Wrack ins Bild gebracht :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Sonntag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
14 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

I'm glad that you enjoyed this photo Güni............thanks for your nice comments.
14 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A very photogenic wreck Keith and beautifully captured. Is it ever completely covered by the water? Great information. I wonder if the huge garages are filled with everything but cars, like most of ours? ;-) I guess most of them will also own a boat as well though!
14 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Thank you Rosa. Glad you like it.

I don't think it ever gets completely covered, otherwise I'm guessing it would have floated away! It's a proper mystery and very popular with photographers and painters. It looks like someone in the past has put some new wood on the hull, but there's no trace of any paint or a name.

Most houses, (the one's I could see anyway) have a boat or two in the garden and the sailing club has dozens outside. I took a photo of a couple of the houses and I'll post them in due course.
14 months ago

Rafael said:

Oh! magnífica foto !
Saludos cordiales, Keith !
14 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Rafael:

Thank you so much Rafael............much appreciated.
14 months ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Wrecks, especially wooden hulks, are wonderfully photogenic as this magnificent capture proves Keith,
It is nicely propped and looks to have had boards replaced at some point, so I guess it is not totally unloved, it would be nice if some information could be found.
14 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Roger (Grisly):

I'm surprised at the lack of information Roger........I can't find anything on line either. It's a proper mystery! It has a "Private, Keep Off" sign on it which suggests it's owned by someone!

Glad you like the shot and thanks for commenting.
14 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Great find and image Keith.
Could use 'some' maintenance.
14 months ago