Barge Wreck 16258

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 22.591 N,0 45.983 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.376517
  • Longitude: 0.766383
Water Depth -5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2005

Surveying Details

28.9.73 REMAINS OF BARGE/SMALL VESSEL EXPOSED AT HW SEEN CLEARLY IN 512233.5N, 004605E [OGB] ON HMS HECATE FLIGHT AIRPHOTOS 0085-0087 FLOWN ON 3.5.72. ABOUT 20-30MTRS LONG. FRAMEWORK STANDS ABOUT 5-10MTRS HIGH. LIES VERY CLOSE TO HW MARK NEAR RUINED JETTY. (HMS HECATE FLIGHT A/A 0085-0087, DTD 3.5.72). INS AS DWP HULK. NC 2572. H4195/73 5.6.85 NOW CHARTED AS STF 'WK'. 18.11.97 NOW CHARTED AS STP AS CARRIES INTER-TIDAL TINT. NE 2572. 13.10.05 NOW CHARTED AS ST IN 5122.591N, 0045.983E [EUT]. NE 2572.

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