Dunwich Bank Wk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic, Not Fully Surveyed
Dunwich bank wk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 15.184 N,1 38.413 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.253067
  • Longitude: 1.640217
Wreck Depth 7.69 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DUNWICH BANK WK
Sonar Length 13
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 22
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,1
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 23, 2025

Surveying Details

HH242/530/02 11.8.94 HISTORIC WRECK, WITH RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 100MTRS, CENTERED IN 521508.5N, 013832E [OGB]. (DEPT OF NATIONAL HERITAGE, STATUTORY INSTRUMENT NO 1842/94). - NM 2990/94. HH100/351/08 8.9.94 TWO METRE HIGH MOUND OF BALLAST LOCATED, THEN 12 FOOT LONG BRONZE CANNON WEIGHING 1.5 TONS LOCATED AND RECOVERED. PASSED TO RECEIVER OF WKS. (G SPENCE, LTR DTD 6.8.94). NCA. SEP 2007/000014319 20.2.07 REST'D AREA NOW 300MTRS CENTRED ON 5215.1647N, 0138.4231E [WGD]. (STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 2395/04). AMEND REST'D AREA. - NM 1416/07. SEP 2016/000091759 30.8.17 EXAM'D 6.3.17; IN 5215.179N, 0138.411E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS, LENGTH 6.4MTRS, WIDTH 3.1MTRS, HEIGHT 0.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 022/202 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 10.5MTRS, 1MTR DEEP, TOWARDS 138 DEGS. WRECK CLEARLY DEFINED AND REMAINS MOSTLY IN ONE PIECE. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 7.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2022/000118029 19.05.22 EXAM'D 8.7.21; IN 5215.179N, 0138.413E [WGD]. least m/b depth 7.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS, LENGTH 13MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HEIGHT 0.2MTRS. WRECK NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE. EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA SURVEY LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.52 MTRS. (EA SURVEY DTD 10.04.2021). RSDRA2025000188104 15.4.25 DW FOUND 2024; LOCATED IN 5215.184N, 0138.413E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. HEIGHT 0.5MTRS. NFS. (CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE SURVEY, DTD 24.06.2025). AMEND DW 7.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 15.184 N,1 38.413 E
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FAQ

Where is the DUNWICH BANK WK wreck located?

The DUNWICH BANK WK wreck is located at coordinates 52 15.184 N,1 38.413 E.

How deep is the DUNWICH BANK WK and where exactly is it located?

The DUNWICH BANK WK lies at a depth of about 7.69 meters and is located at coordinates 52 15.184 N,1 38.413 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DUNWICH BANK WK?

The seabed around the DUNWICH BANK WK lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the DUNWICH BANK WK discovered?

The wreck of the DUNWICH BANK WK was discovered in 1994.

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