Anchor Wreck 79435

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 19.95 N,2 45.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.332500
  • Longitude: 2.765333
Water Depth 8 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 Apr 24, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.4.76 ANCHOR & CHAIN LOST IN APPROX POSN 512000N, 024600E. (LL 26.4.76). NCA. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

LOST BY BRITISH M CONTAINER VESSEL CALIFORNIA STAR. LOST PORT ANCHOR & CHAIN. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 19.95 N,2 45.92 E
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