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 22.55 N,0 58.282 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.375833
  • Longitude: 0.971367
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 20, 1956
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H05237/57 27.9.57 INS ST & G CAN BUOY IN 512231N, 005823E [OGB]. WRECKAGE [SEE 12667] REMAINS IN PREVIOUS POSN 512233N, 005848 [OGB]. (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). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2010

Circumstances of loss

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

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.55 N,0 58.282 E
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FAQ

Where is the COLONIA wreck located?

The COLONIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.55 N,0 58.282 E.

When did the COLONIA sink?

The COLONIA sank on Oct 20, 1956.

When was the wreck of the COLONIA discovered?

The wreck of the COLONIA was discovered in 1957.

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.