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The scalloper Saint Roch was broken up in Hooe Lake in 1986.

Type

Fishing vessel, motor trawler

History

The French-built scalloper Saint Roch was originally registered in Guernsey as GU5167 but came to Plymouth and worked as PH343 with Philip Worral of Torpoint as skipper. The Saint Roch was deregistered in 1984 and was broken up in Hooe Lake next to the drifter Plough.

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Description

Nothing now remains of this vessel.

Location and Access

Hooe Lake, Oreston, Plymouth

From Oreston, take the Lower Saltram road off Plymstock Road then turn right into Kingfisher Way. Follow the road down to the lake and there is a car park at the end. Take the footpath heading south under the folly and follow it round to the hulk, there is a gap in the bushes where you can walk through to the beach. Alternatively, walk round via the beach but take care as the rocks are slippery. Note that Hexton Quay is private property and is not open to the public.

Nearby hulks include the trawler Dignity , Bon Ami , Hooe Lake 8 , Hooe Lake 9 , barge Hooe Lake 10 , motor launch Jade

Last updated 21 May 2021

Position OS: SX 50155 52817
Position GPS: 50.356143, -4.107816

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