Azariah (Poss) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Azariah (poss) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.431 N,1 5.497 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.673850
  • Longitude: 1.091617
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AZARIAH (POSS)
Type barge
Flag GB
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H7320/39 29.10.39 H7320/39 29.10.39 WRECK OF SAILING BARGE BELIEVED TO BE THE `AZARIAH' LYING WNW, UPRIGHT AND SHOWING HER MAST, SPRIT AND SAIL 6FT ABOVE HW IN POSN: WHITAKER BN BEARING 149.5DEG, 9.7 CABLES. (TH LTR). NCA YET. H02479/41 19.10.45 H02479/41 19.10.45 INS WK 18FT. (SHEERNESS). - NM 3313/45. H02479/41 8.6.50 H02479/41 DISPERSED TO SEABED. (C IN C NORE 8.6.50). H02479/41 24.10.47 H02479/41 24.10.47 AMEND TO SW 14FT. (HMS FRANKLIN). - NM 2830/47. H02479/41 4.2.49 H02479/41 4.2.49 INS G SPHERICAL BUOY CLOSE NE OF WRECK. (THNM 15/49). - NM 261/49. 3.9.50 SWEPT CLEAR CLEAR WITHIN 3FT OF SEABED. NO TRACE OF WRECK FOUND. GEN DEPTH 24-27FT. (SML 324 3.9.50). H02479/41 6.11.50 H02479/41 6.11.50 AMEND TO WK 21FT. DELETE. (TH & SML 324). - NM 2156/50. H3848/68 1.4.68 H3848/68 1.4.68 REPORTED AS DISPERSED TO SEABED AND CHARTED AS FOUL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27FT IN GEN DEPTH 28FT. POOR SONAR CONTACT FROM NW. SOME INDICATION OF WRECKAGE AND SCOURS IN AREA. FROM E/S IT IS CONSIDERED THAT THE FOUL SHOULD REMAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS ECHO, HI S 30/67). H4654/74 22.11.74 H4654/74 22.11.74 SMALL CONTACT OBTAINED ON TRANSIT SONAR. NOTHING FOUND BY CLOSE SOUNDING. REMAIN CHARTED AS FOUL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 23.3.74). RETAIN AS FOUL. NCA. H2918/83 16.4.86 H2918/83 16.4.86 EXAM'D 20.10.85 IN 514024N, 010536E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.3 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9.1MTRS. SCATTERING OF MAG ANOMALIES INDICATES DISPERSED WRECKAGE. REMAIN CHARTED AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 197). RETAIN AS FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2004
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FAQ

Where is the AZARIAH (POSS) wreck located?

The AZARIAH (POSS) wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.431 N,1 5.497 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AZARIAH (POSS)?

The seabed around the AZARIAH (POSS) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the AZARIAH (POSS) sink?

The AZARIAH (POSS) sank on Oct 20, 1939.

When was the wreck of the AZARIAH (POSS) discovered?

The wreck of the AZARIAH (POSS) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the AZARIAH (POSS) belong to?

The AZARIAH (POSS) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AZARIAH (POSS) carrying?

The AZARIAH (POSS) was carrying minerals.

What type of wreck is the AZARIAH (POSS)?

The AZARIAH (POSS) is classified as a barge.

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