Bowqueen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bowqueen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.464 N,1 24.395 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.757733
  • Longitude: 1.406583
Wreck Depth 11.3 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOWQUEEN
Type dredger
Flag GB
Tonnage 1317
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1965
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G SPH LT BUOY QKFL.G CLOSE NE
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Surveying Details

H3301/65 4.10.65 H3301/65 4.10.65 WK 6FMS 1FT IN 514526N, 012430E. MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY QKFL G CLOSE NE. (TH NM 58/65). - NM 1914/65. H3301/65 10.12.65 H3301/65 10.12.65 DELETE WK. (SUPT TH HARWICH). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 2287/65. H2101/74 16.1.74 H2101/74 16.1.74 NOT FOUND AFTER SEARCH BY MS47 SSS. (SOISS 1973). NCA. H4399/71 3.5.79 H4399/71 3.5.79 AREA EXAMINED FROM 4 DIRECTIONS USING DCS3, NO INDICATION OF WK FOUND. (SOISS, HI 51B/77). NFA. 5.3.13 5.3.13 NOT LOCATED 12.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the BOWQUEEN wreck located?

The BOWQUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.464 N,1 24.395 E.

How deep is the BOWQUEEN and where exactly is it located?

The BOWQUEEN lies at a depth of about 11.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.464 N,1 24.395 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOWQUEEN?

The seabed around the BOWQUEEN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the BOWQUEEN sink?

The BOWQUEEN sank on Sep 8, 1965.

When was the wreck of the BOWQUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the BOWQUEEN was discovered in 1965.

What country did the BOWQUEEN belong to?

The BOWQUEEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOWQUEEN?

The BOWQUEEN had a tonnage of 1317 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOWQUEEN?

The BOWQUEEN is classified as a dredger.

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