Delce Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Delce Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.165 N,1 7.064 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.652750
  • Longitude: 1.117733
Wreck Depth 9.7 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DELCE
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 29.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 123
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1962
Scour Dimensions ,,001.1,
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1963
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2004

Surveying Details

H925/62 13.3.62 H925/62 13.3.62 LEAST DEPTH 19FT. MARKED BY BUOY UNTIL WRECK DISPERSED TO 35FT. (TH NM 18/62). INS DW, G CON BUOY. (TH NM 18/62). H925/62 13.2.63 H925/62 13.2.63 WK DISPERSED, BUOY REMOVED. (TH HARWICH). DELETE. - ?NM 343/63. H4710/63 4.5.64 H4710/63 4.5.64 LEAST E/S 35FT IN 41FT. SCOUR 43FT. SEABED MUD. SMALL BUT GOOD A/S ECHO. (HMS EGERIA, 9.10.63). INS WK 5FMS 5FT. BR STD. H4710/63 16.8.67 H4710/63 16.8.67 EXAM'D 13.7.67 IN 513909N, 010709E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34FT IN GEN DEPTH 40FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI.44/67). AMEND WK 5FMS 4FT. BR STD. 12.6.69 12.6.69 AMEND WK5 FMS3FT [LAT]. NE 1975. 23.1.73 23.1.73 AMEND WK 10.0MTRS. NC 1975. H4399/76 26.5.76 H4399/76 26.5.76 EXAM'D 16.1.76 IN 513908N, 010710E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 9.7, FOUL 9.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.0 IN GEN DEPTH 12.0MTRS. SCOUR 13.1MTRS. CLEARLY DEFINED WRECK. LYING APPROX NE/SW. (PLA WRECK REPORT FROM M/L MAPLIN DTD 17.1.76). - NM BLOCK.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY BLYTHE SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAM LIGHTERAGE CO LTD. FOUR CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. STRANDED. (SIBI). BARGE SANK IN HEAVY SEAS AFTER FLOODING. ONE MAN MISSING. (TH HARWICH).

General Comments

CLEARLY DEFINED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 39.165 N,1 7.064 E
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FAQ

Where is the DELCE wreck located?

The DELCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.165 N,1 7.064 E.

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

The DELCE lies at a depth of about 9.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.165 N,1 7.064 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DELCE?

The seabed around the DELCE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the DELCE sink?

The DELCE sank on Feb 14, 1962.

When was the wreck of the DELCE discovered?

The wreck of the DELCE was discovered in 1962.

What country did the DELCE belong to?

The DELCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DELCE carrying?

The DELCE was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the DELCE?

The DELCE had a tonnage of 123 tons.

What type of wreck is the DELCE?

The DELCE is classified as a barge.

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