Cawarsand Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cawarsand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.618 N,0 10.096 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.543633
  • Longitude: 0.168267
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAWARSAND
Type lighter
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H6285/54 17.11.54 SANK IN POSN 139 DEGS 2.75M FROM SPURN LT HO. (HUMBER CON BOARD 30.9.54). INS AS DW WITH G SPH LT BUOY FLG CLOSE NE. - NM 2565/54. H6285/54 2.6.55 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY). H6285/54 15.9.58 DISPERSED TO 37FT. (HUMBER CON BD, 25.7.58). H7397/58 15.9.58 EXAM'D IN 533239N, 001013E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 37FT, FOUL AT 38FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.5FT IN GEN DEPTH 44FT. SCOUR 2FT. (HMS SCOTT, SEPT 1958). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT. - NM 2659/58. H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D 4.6.68 IN 533236N, 001012E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 35FT, FOUL 37FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 43-54FT. SCOUR 50FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). - NM 232/69. H3146/61 12.5.71 G CAN LT BUOY, GP FL(2)G 10SEC, 300FT N OF WRECK. (BTDB HUMBER NM 31/71). - NM 707/71. H3146/61 1.10.71 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT AND DELETE WK BUOY. (BTDB HUMBER NM 66/71 & LTR DTD 5.10.71). - NM 1567/71. H3096/70 9.5.72 REMAINS OF MOTOR LIGHTER CAWARSAND REMOVED BY CONTRACTORS & BOTTOM SWEPT CLEAR TO 43FT. (CONSERVATORS ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 1972). H2395/73 9.1.74 NOT FOUND BY DCS3. DELETE. (SOISS 1973). BR STD. 19.5.80 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BTDB 1979 SURVEY-K5557. BR STD. HH091/178/01 5.3.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2025000287922 4.8.2025 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (ABP HUMBER, DTD 30.4.2025). NFA
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2025

Circumstances of loss

FILLED & SANK WHILST UNDER TOW.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.618 N,0 10.096 E
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FAQ

Where is the CAWARSAND wreck located?

The CAWARSAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.618 N,0 10.096 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAWARSAND?

The seabed around the CAWARSAND lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the CAWARSAND sink?

The CAWARSAND sank on Sep 30, 1954.

When was the wreck of the CAWARSAND discovered?

The wreck of the CAWARSAND was discovered in 1954.

What country did the CAWARSAND belong to?

The CAWARSAND belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CAWARSAND?

The CAWARSAND is classified as a lighter.

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