English Trader Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
English trader Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 53.006 N,1 54.252 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.883433
  • Longitude: 1.904200
Wreck Depth 2.88 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENGLISH TRADER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 17.5
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 283
Tonnage 3953
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 088.9,026.4,005.0,350
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 14, 2020

Surveying Details

H03884/41 28.11.41 STRANDED WK IN 525240N, 015500E, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT RECORDED). INS AS STPA. - NM 30/42. H03884/41 12.9.42 LOCATED IN 525257N, 015418E. ONLY GUN AND GUN PLATFORM SHOW ABOVE LW AND AWASH AT HW. (FOIC, YARMOUTH, 25.8.42). AMEND TO DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1972/42. 15.2.51 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). AMEND TO WK 0FM 4FT. = NM 92/51 14.3.73 AMEND TO WK 1MTR. NC 106. HH090/563/01 4.11.92 STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION OBSERVED 21.9.92 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN. NOT FOUND WITH E/S OR SONAR. CONSIDER WK NOW BURIED. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 563). BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 14.5.20 EXAM'D 19.06.19; IN 5253.006N, 0154.252E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS, LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 17.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 283/103 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 88.9MTRS, WIDTH 26.4MTRS, 5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 350 DEGS. WRECK INTACT. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND TO DW 2.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 53.006 N,1 54.252 E
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FAQ

Where is the ENGLISH TRADER wreck located?

The ENGLISH TRADER wreck is located at coordinates 52 53.006 N,1 54.252 E.

How deep is the ENGLISH TRADER and where exactly is it located?

The ENGLISH TRADER lies at a depth of about 2.88 meters and is located at coordinates 52 53.006 N,1 54.252 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENGLISH TRADER?

The seabed around the ENGLISH TRADER lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ENGLISH TRADER sink?

The ENGLISH TRADER sank on Dec 10, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ENGLISH TRADER discovered?

The wreck of the ENGLISH TRADER was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ENGLISH TRADER belong to?

The ENGLISH TRADER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ENGLISH TRADER?

The ENGLISH TRADER had a tonnage of 3953 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENGLISH TRADER?

The ENGLISH TRADER is classified as a steam ship.

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