Alan Dean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alan dean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.498 N,0 20.625 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.774967
  • Longitude: 0.343750
Wreck Depth 8.8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALAN DEAN
Type barge
Flag GB
Shadow Height 0.5
Tonnage 55
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 1,4,17,7
Original Detection Year 1932
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H255/29 24.12.32 SUNK IN POSN S 40 W, 0.75M FROM LANGNEY PT IN 504624N, 001924E, IN 2FMS. MAST SAIL SHOWING. (BEACHY HEAD, 23.12.32). NCA. H9114/32 26.5.33 WK OF SAILING BARGE 'ALAN DEAN' SUNK IN EASTBOURNE BAY IN 504630N, 002051E. DISPERSED TO 26FT [LWST]. (TRINITY HOUSE, EX/1462/33, 24.5.33). CHART AS WK 4FMS 2FT [7.9MTRS]. - NM 800/33. H4959/73 26.3.75 NOT LOCATED DURING NORMAL SOUNDING, NO CLOSE SEARCH. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 8MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4121/76 6.8.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR MAY/JUNE 1976. (SOISS, HI 41/76). [WGD] POSN: 5046.536N, 0020.754E. 11.3.15 NOT LOCATED 2012 USING M/B. (CEFAS BEACHY HEAD SURVEY, BDC EXAMINATION OF DATA). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2015/000083465 25.11.15 EXAM'D 18.07.15, WK SHOWN IN 5046.498N, 0020.625E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. LENGTH 2.1MTRS, WIDTH 1.2MTRS, HT 0.5MTRS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 8.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2015
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 46.498 N,0 20.625 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALAN DEAN wreck located?

The ALAN DEAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.498 N,0 20.625 E.

How deep is the ALAN DEAN and where exactly is it located?

The ALAN DEAN lies at a depth of about 8.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.498 N,0 20.625 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALAN DEAN?

The seabed around the ALAN DEAN lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALAN DEAN discovered?

The wreck of the ALAN DEAN was discovered in 1932.

What country did the ALAN DEAN belong to?

The ALAN DEAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALAN DEAN?

The ALAN DEAN had a tonnage of 55 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALAN DEAN?

The ALAN DEAN is classified as a barge.

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