Chieftain Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Chieftain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.682 N,1 2.048 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.511367
  • Longitude: 1.034133
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIEFTAIN
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 59
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1946
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2007

Surveying Details

H8381/46 6.1.47 DW WITH G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, CLOSE SE. (TH). - NM 38/47. H8381/46 22.7.47 EXAM'D IN 513039N, 010209E [OGB] USING HSA. AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR 45FT. GENERAL DEPTH VARIES FROM 6.5FMS TO 9.5FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 50FT. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 328DEG 340FT FROM WK BUOY. DELETE BUOY. (TH). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 1725/47. H782/62 14.3.62 SEARCHED FOR, NOTHING FOUND. (ISS 1961). H6140/68 27.6.68 EXAM'D 21.3.68. NOT LOCATED BY CLOSE SOUNDING WITHIN 2 CABLES OF LISTED POSN. AMEND TO FOUL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 22.4.68). BR STD. H5742/68 31.10.69 F SHOWN IN 513036.5N, 010207.6E [OGB] ON ISS SURVEY. NCA. H6140/68 22.1.79 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE E/S SEARCH OF AREA. RETAIN AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT, MAPLIN 14/78). NCA. 20.4.06 EUT POSN: 5130.682N, 0102.048E. NE 1607.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED IN TOW OF TUG EMPIRE FLORA. PASSAGE LONDON FOR WIVENHOE FOR REBUILDING.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.682 N,1 2.048 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHIEFTAIN wreck located?

The CHIEFTAIN wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.682 N,1 2.048 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIEFTAIN?

The seabed around the CHIEFTAIN lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the CHIEFTAIN sink?

The CHIEFTAIN sank on Dec 20, 1946.

When was the wreck of the CHIEFTAIN discovered?

The wreck of the CHIEFTAIN was discovered in 1947.

What country did the CHIEFTAIN belong to?

The CHIEFTAIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHIEFTAIN?

The CHIEFTAIN had a tonnage of 59 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIEFTAIN?

The CHIEFTAIN is classified as a barge.

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