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The Mayfly Shipwreck

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The Mayfly Shipwreck

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  • Location: Dittisham, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    May 27, 2023

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    The wreck of the Mayfly lies rotting in Old Mill Creek. This was a Fever Ship used between 1893 and 1923 to quarantine patients with infectious disease such as smallpox and yellow fever. The advancements in medicine and vaccinations made these redundant so it was abandoned here.

    May 6, 2021

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    Just off the main route, through a break in the trees. Walk down to the shore line and the shipwreck will be in sight.
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    Location: Dittisham, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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