Ewt 263 (Fwd Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ewt 263 (fwd part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.435 N,4 48.664 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.223917
  • Longitude: -4.811067
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EWT 263 (FWD PART)
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 16.10.71 16.10.71 FWD PART OF BARGE BELIEVED TO BE BETWEEN HEMMICK BEACH & DODMAN POINT. (LL). POSN 501324N, 044836W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 19.2.13 19.2.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1403). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2013

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SANTANDER FOR ROTTERDAM IN TOW OF TUG BRITTANIA. BROKE IN TWO OFF LIZARD POINT. THE AFTER SECTION WAS TOWED INTO FALMOUTH BY THE TUG, THE POSN OF THE FWD PART IS BELIEVED TO BE BETWEEN HEMMICK BEACH & DODMAN POINT AND IS CONSIDERED TO BE UNSALVABLE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the EWT 263 (FWD PART) wreck located?

The EWT 263 (FWD PART) wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.435 N,4 48.664 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EWT 263 (FWD PART)?

The seabed around the EWT 263 (FWD PART) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the EWT 263 (FWD PART) sink?

The EWT 263 (FWD PART) sank on Oct 14, 1971.

When was the wreck of the EWT 263 (FWD PART) discovered?

The wreck of the EWT 263 (FWD PART) was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the EWT 263 (FWD PART)?

The EWT 263 (FWD PART) is classified as a barge.

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