Excelsior Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Excelsior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.566 N,1 24.189 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.942767
  • Longitude: 1.403150
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELSIOR
Type dredger
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01365/45 15.3.45 DW IN 515623N, 012414E, MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G10S 170DEG 1C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 759/45. H01365/45 29.7.47 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3FMS 1FT IN 515635N, 012412E. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 1965/47. H01365/45 11.1.49 WIRE SWEEP CLEAR AT 21FT, FOUL AT 22FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR 3FT. DEPTH OF SEABED 26FT. BUOY REMOVED. (SML 4 & 2 & TH 9.12.48). - NM 50/49. H01365/45 7.4.59 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 20FT, FOUL AT 21FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 23FT. SEABED SAND. (ECES, 29.6.58). H1144/65 3.8.65 LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FT IN 25FT, SCOUR 27FT. (HMS ECHO 10.11.64). H2134/70 2.3.70 EXAM'D IN 515631N, 012419E [OGB] USING HSA AND HIFIX/3. SWEPT CLEAR 7MTRS, NO FOUL OBTAINED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 8.2MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1/69). BR STD. H3186/73 11.5.73 LOCATED IN 515632N, 012419E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. HT 1FT IN 39FT. MANY SMALL CONTACTS SPREAD OVER AREA 100 X 8 YDS AREA. (HMS NURTON, 30.3.73). NCA. H4358/74 11.2.76 LOCATED IN 515631N, 012419E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8.2MTRS. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. SCOUR 8.5MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/75). NCA. H4726/77 19.3.79 lOCATED IN 515632N, 012420E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 4.12.78). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. SEP 2015/000049129 13.3.15 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. ONE PIECE OF DEBRIS LOCATED IN 5156.566N, 0124.189E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.5MTRS. HT 0.3MTR. (I WEBSTER, HHA PORT SURVEYOR, EMAIL DTD 25.2.15). AMEND FOUL IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2015
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 56.566 N,1 24.189 E
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FAQ

Where is the EXCELSIOR wreck located?

The EXCELSIOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.566 N,1 24.189 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCELSIOR?

The seabed around the EXCELSIOR lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the EXCELSIOR sink?

The EXCELSIOR sank on Mar 2, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EXCELSIOR discovered?

The wreck of the EXCELSIOR was discovered in 1945.

What country did the EXCELSIOR belong to?

The EXCELSIOR belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the EXCELSIOR?

The EXCELSIOR is classified as a dredger.

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