Ebenezer (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ebenezer (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 27.444 N,1 45.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.457400
  • Longitude: 1.759833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EBENEZER (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1925
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 10, 2002

Surveying Details

H1160/25 17.2.25 SUNK ABOUT 075DEG, 9C FROM PAKEFIELD CH. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY. (TH NM 9/25). INS AS DW, G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G, CLOSE E. - NM ACTION. H1160/25 23.2.25 DISPERSED. LEAST DEPTH NOW 9FT [LWST]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, 23.2.25). AMEND TO WK 9FT (1925). BR STD. H1160/25 9.2.26 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4023/86 14.9.87 LOCATED 12.6.87 IN 522725N, 014542E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.9 IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7MTRS. LYING 045/225DEG, WITH LENGTH OF SOME 50MTRS, BEAM 17MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY INDICATED IRON CONTENT OF SOME 2.5TONNES. APPARENTLY LISTING 45DEG AND PARTIALLY ENGULFED. (NP 1016, HI 372). INS AS WK 4.9MTRS. BR STD. H3932/88 4.7.89 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. (NP 1016, HI 454). HH090/514/01 26.6.91 LOCATED IN 522724.6N, 014542.5E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. NOT FOUND USING E/S BUT DETECTED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. NO DCS3 HT. APPEARS TO BE PARTIALLY BURIED IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 514). NCA. HH090/546/01 8.7.92 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH NOW 4.6MTRS. BELIEVED COMPLETELY BURIED. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 546). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/571/01 10.8.93 NOT FOUND. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 571). HH090/624/01 26.5.94 NOT FOUND. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 624). HH090/663/01 5.7.95 EXAM'D 22.5.95 USING DGPS. WK LOCATED IN 522725.1N, 014532.8E [OGB] CONSIDERED TO BE THIS ONE. (NP 1016, HI 663). POSN NOT LIKELY TO BE 160MTRS IN ERROR. RETAIN AS FOUL. NCA. HH090/688/01 25.4.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 688). NCA. HH090/735/01 6.5.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 735). NCA. HH090/849/01 10.6.99 NOT LOCATED, GEN DEPTH NOW 1.5MTR. (NP 1016, HI 849). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. HH090/884/01 12.4.00 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH NOW 2MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 884). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH090/941/01 11.6.01 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 941). NCA. HH090/999/01 10.5.02 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 999). NCA. HH091/021/01 12.5.03 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1021). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

10.2.25 GROUNDED ON NEWCOME SANDS AND SANK. (LL, 10.2.25).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 27.444 N,1 45.59 E
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FAQ

Where is the EBENEZER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The EBENEZER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 27.444 N,1 45.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EBENEZER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the EBENEZER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the EBENEZER (PROBABLY) sink?

The EBENEZER (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 8, 1925.

When was the wreck of the EBENEZER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EBENEZER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1925.

What country did the EBENEZER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The EBENEZER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the EBENEZER (PROBABLY)?

The EBENEZER (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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