Colonia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Colonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.583 N,0 58.699 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.376383
  • Longitude: 0.978317
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLONIA
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 62
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1956
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2007

Surveying Details

H6771/56 19.12.56 SANK IN 512233N, 005848E [OGB], OR 123DEGS, 2.08M FROM WHITSTABLE CHURCH. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY. (TH, 7.11.56 & TH NM 78/56). INS AS ST WITH G CAN BUOY. - NM 3122/56. H05237/57 27.9.57 INS ST & G CAN BUOY IN 512231N, 005823E [OGB]. WRECKAGE REMAINS IN PREVIOUS POSN. (TH NMS 63 & 67/57). - NM 2163/57. H6771/56 20.12.57 WRECKAGE IN BOTH POSNS DISPERSED AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE LEVEL WITH GROUND. (TH, 21.11.57). AMEND FOUL. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2980/57. H2343/69 12.2.69 NOT LOCATED DESPITE CLOSE EXAMINATION BY E/S. (HMS BULLDOG 30.1.69). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

23.11.77 HH1289/77/397 LOST IN GALES. (R LEE, LTR DTD 23.11.77)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.583 N,0 58.699 E
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FAQ

Where is the COLONIA wreck located?

The COLONIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.583 N,0 58.699 E.

When did the COLONIA sink?

The COLONIA sank on Oct 29, 1956.

When was the wreck of the COLONIA discovered?

The wreck of the COLONIA was discovered in 1956.

What country did the COLONIA belong to?

The COLONIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COLONIA?

The COLONIA had a tonnage of 62 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLONIA?

The COLONIA is classified as a barge.

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