Explorer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Explorer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.195 N,0 51.111 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.486583
  • Longitude: 0.851850
Wreck Depth 9.3 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXPLORER
Sonar Length 49.04
Sonar Width 20.84
Shadow Height 1.34
Orientation 281
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2022

Surveying Details

H3452/24 16.5.24 H3452/24 16.5.24 WK, LEAST DEPTH 28FT, IN 512910N, 005112E, OR 071 DEG, 1.5 MILES FROM THE NORE LTV. (PLA, 13.5.24). INS AS WK PA 4FMS 3FT WITH G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S. - NM 742/24. H3452/24 25.9.24 H3452/24 25.9.24 NOW CLEAR AT 32FT 6INS AT LOW WATER. (PLA, 25.9.24). AMEND WK 32FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 21/25. H3785/29 15.11.29 H3785/29 15.11.29 AMEND TO FOUL 5FMS 2FT. BR STD. H5652/45 4.12.46 H5652/45 4.12.46 EXAM'D IN 512908N, 005110E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.5, FOUL AT 31FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1946, E7895/MQ). AMEND FOUL 5FMS. BR STD. H910/60 1.3.65 H910/60 1.3.65 AMEND TO WK 5FMS 4FT. (K4196). BR STD. 27.5.68 27.5.68 AMEND WK 5FMS 3FT [LAT]. NE 1185. 14.7.71 14.7.71 AMEND WK 10.1MTRS. NC 3683. H3531/79 5.12.79 H3531/79 5.12.79 EXAM'D 16.10.79 IN 512909N, 005113E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.3, FOUL AT 9.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4 IN GEN DEPTH 9.5 - 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPEARS ON E/S TRACE AS MERELY A MOUND. (PLA WK RPT, MAPLIN HE24/79). AMEND SW 9.3MTRS. BR STD. HH244/351/01 8.1.91 HH244/351/01 8.1.91 EXAM'D 10.5.90 USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4 IN GEN DEPTH 9.8 - 10.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.3MTRS. CONFIRMED AS A MOUND - NO SIGN OF WRECKAGE. SMALL SCOUR TO S. NO CHART ACTION. (PLW WK NO.343/13). NCA. 11.4.13 11.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 5129.195N, 0051.111E. RSDRA2022000237948 11.11.22 EXAM'D BY BDC FROM PLA MAIN SURVEY 343 13.05.22 IN 5129.195 N, 051.111 E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11.04MTRS. HEIGHT 1.34MTRS, LENGTH 49.04MTRS, WIDTH 20.84MTRS, ORIENT 281. NFS. (BDC H525.2 BASED ON PLA MAIN SURVEY 343 DTD 13.05.22). NCA.

General Comments

APPEARS AS A MOUND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.195 N,0 51.111 E
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FAQ

Where is the EXPLORER wreck located?

The EXPLORER wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.195 N,0 51.111 E.

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

The EXPLORER lies at a depth of about 9.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.195 N,0 51.111 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPLORER?

The seabed around the EXPLORER lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EXPLORER discovered?

The wreck of the EXPLORER was discovered in 1924.

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