Anchor Wreck 49691
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
| Status | lifted |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 27.822 N,2 11.884 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 24 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | Anchor |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 8, 1984 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1984 |
| Last Detection Year | 2019 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | H1270/78 3.1.85 SLIPPED IN 532748N, 021200E. BUOY WITH FL 2S AT END OF CABLE. RECOVERY EXPECTED. (HMS ORKNEY, TLX DTD 8.11.84). RECOVERY ASSUMED. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. RSDRA2020000024774 07.03.2019 NOT CHARTED ON BA 0105 (Edn 9 COR TO 2020) |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 12, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
HMS ORKNEY SLIPPED STARBOARD ANCHOR AND 3 SHACKLES OF 34MM CHAIN CABLE. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 27.822 N,2 11.884 E
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- Jork Wreck 5103.3 M
- St Martin Wreck 5161.3 M
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- Stones Masonary Rubble Wreck 52508 7758.3 M
- Other Wreck 54072 8311.5 M
- Other Wreck 71050 8621.9 M
- East Essex (Probably) Wreck 8691.6 M
- Other Wreck 54111 8784.1 M
General Comments
ANCHOR & 3 SHACKLES