Airston (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Airston (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.732 N,1 3.856 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.578867
  • Longitude: 1.064267
Wreck Depth 9.2 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIRSTON (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Length 32.3 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.3
Sonar Length 36.9
Sonar Width 9.2
Shadow Height 2.64
Orientation 45
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1937
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2023

Surveying Details

H1685/37 5.3.37 MAST REPORTED BY MV LEWES CASTLE TO SHOW 2FT IN POSN 200YDS W OF MAPLIN SPIT LT BUOY. (WALTON CG, 1.3.37). NCA YET. HH244/430/03 31.3.93 WK LOCATED 6.3.93 IN 513442N, 010357.5E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.2 IN GEN DEPTHS 7.2-13MTRS. WRECKAGE EXTENDS 100 X 30MTRS IN NE/SW DIR'N WITH SCOUR, DEPTH 14MTRS TO NE AND SW. (PLA 211/70 - CHARTWELL 12/93). - NM 1289/93. RSDRA2023000037588 27.3.23 EXAM'D BDC FROM PLA WEST SWIN CHANNEL SURVEY 04-06.04.2022; LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.68 IN GEN DEPTH 14.32MTRS, LENGTH 36.9MTRS, WIDTH 9.2MTRS, HT 2.64MTRS. (BDC H525.2 BASED on PLA WEST SWIN CHANNEL SURVEY DTD 04-06.04.2022).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY DALMUIR, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J J PRIOR. PETROL ENGINE OF 40HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RIVER COLNE FOR LONDON. CARGO SAND. SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. THREE MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE, SCOUR TO NE & SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34.732 N,1 3.856 E
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FAQ

Where is the AIRSTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AIRSTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.732 N,1 3.856 E.

How deep is the AIRSTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AIRSTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 9.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.732 N,1 3.856 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AIRSTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AIRSTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the AIRSTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The AIRSTON (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 27, 1937.

When was the wreck of the AIRSTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AIRSTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1937.

What cargo was the AIRSTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AIRSTON (PROBABLY) was carrying sand.

What type of wreck is the AIRSTON (PROBABLY)?

The AIRSTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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