Eagle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eagle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.183 N,0 36.334 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.819717
  • Longitude: 0.605567
Wreck Depth 8.62 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAGLE (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 27.1
Sonar Width 9.3
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 35
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,7,17
Scour Dimensions 052.0;;000.8,075.0
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2016

Surveying Details

H2648/4518 18.6.45 WATER BARGE, HEIGHT 15FT, IN POSN 226DEGS, 3M FROM FAIRLIGHT BUOY. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 20.5.45). CHART AS WK PA 4FMS 3FT IN 504806N, 003530E. - NM 1549/45 & NM 1692/45. H4959/73 10.4.75 NOT FOUND DURING NORMAL SOUNDING WITH E/S TYPE 772. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 13MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H5345/55 17.10.55 NOT FOUND BY A/S. (HMS SCOTT, SWEEP REPORT). DELETED. - NM 2439/55. H1309/79 18.12.79 WK OF STEEL BARGE, ABT 80FT LONG, 25FT BEAM, LOCATED IN 504915N, 003606E [OGB] USING DECCA. CARGO STEEL CYLINDER ABT 15FT IN DIAMETER. WK STANDS 20FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 45-50FT. (C WEST, ST LEONARDS). H1270/79 20.12.79 LOCATED IN 504910N,003626E & MARKED BY R CAN BUOY, QR, RAREFL 300FT S. PRELIMINARY SURVEY GAVE E/S DEPTH 10.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14.3MTRS. CONDITIONS UNFIT FOR CHAIN SWEEP. (TH TELEX DTD 20.12.79). CHART AS USC 8MTRS IN REVISED POSN WITH BUOY. - NM 113/80. H1270/79 30.4.80 SWEPT CLEAR AT 8.5MTRS. BUOY REMOVED. (TH COWES, TELEX DTD 20.4.80). AMEND TO SW 8.5MTRS & DELETE BUOY. - NM 1110/80. SEP 2015/000083464 12.2.16 EXAM'D 5.9.15; IN 5049.183N, 0036.334E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.62MTRS, GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 27.1MTRS, WIDTH 9.3MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 035/215. SCOUR 52MTRS TOWARDS 075, SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTRS. WK UPRIGHT, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.183 N,0 36.334 E.

How deep is the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.62 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.183 N,0 36.334 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EAGLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What type of wreck is the EAGLE (POSSIBLY)?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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