Excelsior Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Excelsior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.062 N,1 1.79 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.801033
  • Longitude: -1.029833
Wreck Depth 4.91 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELSIOR
Type carrier
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 9
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2022

Surveying Details

16.12.43 16.12.43 ST CHARTED IN 504801N, 010142W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3418. H1897/48 23.3.48 H1897/48 23.3.48 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. (HM DOCKYARD, PORTSMOUTH). - NM 612/48. H3409/70 24.7.70 H3409/70 24.7.70 WRECK LOCATED IN 504801N, 010143W [OGB]. LIES VERY CLOSE TO BUCKET DREDGER 'WITHERN' [SEE 19206 IN 504806N, 010146W]. SHIP'S BELL RECOVERED. HULL INTACT LIES N/S, BOWS TO N. SEABED SAND. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. DIVED ON JUN '70. (J BEVAN (BSC) RN LAB, PLYMOUTH, 21.7.70). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 9.8.84 9.8.84 REQUEST RECEIVED BY QHM PORTSMOUTH FOR PERMISSION TO REMOVE CAST IRON SCREW. FURTHER INFORMATION SHOULD BE SUPPLIED. (CPO JONES, TELECON 9.8.84). NCA. SEP 2022/000104650 29.6.22 WK EXAM'D 17.3.22; IN 5048.062N, 0101.790W [WGD] LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.91MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 009 DEGS. NFS. (UKHO, H525.2 (LITE) FEATURE REPORT AND SHORELINE SURVEY J2057). AMEND DW 4.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

UK NM 3092/22

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FAQ

Where is the EXCELSIOR wreck located?

The EXCELSIOR wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.062 N,1 1.79 W.

How deep is the EXCELSIOR and where exactly is it located?

The EXCELSIOR lies at a depth of about 4.91 meters and is located at coordinates 50 48.062 N,1 1.79 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCELSIOR?

The seabed around the EXCELSIOR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EXCELSIOR discovered?

The wreck of the EXCELSIOR was discovered in 1943.

What type of wreck is the EXCELSIOR?

The EXCELSIOR is classified as a carrier.

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