Barge Wreck 52143

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 28.019 N,0 9.897 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.466983
  • Longitude: 0.164950
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Length 12 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source naval vessel
Markers RADAR RELECTOR ON MAST 2MTRS HIGH
Surveying Details H5970/69 7.8.80 DRIFTING IN 532800N, 001000E. (HMS WATERWITCH). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2010

Circumstances of loss

26.7.80 REPD AS ONE SIDE PARTLY SUBMERGED, RADAR REFLECTOR ON MAST, DRIFTING AT 1830 ON 26.7.80. (HMS WATERWITCH).

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