British ship wreck discovered at Canterbury river mouth
Wednesday 9 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Environment Canterbury
The remains of the Thames, a British trading ship built in 1826, have been found at the mouth of the Ashley River near Christchurch. The vessel ran aground in 1865 while delivering telegraph poles to North Canterbury. The discovery process began in 2023 after remains were flagged.