Falcon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Falcon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.399 N,1 5.164 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.556650
  • Longitude: 1.086067
Wreck Depth 14.3 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALCON
Type yacht
Length 6.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1952
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 3, 2003

Surveying Details

H6942/52 7.11.52 SUNK 183 DEG 8 CABLES FROM W BARROW BN IN 58 FT LWST. (HM HARWICH 3.11.52). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H6942/52 19.8.55 EXAM'D 8.11.54 IN 513322N, 010516E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 47FT, FOUL 49FT LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 57FT. SEABED SAND. (ECES SWEEP REPORT 19.4.55). AMEND TO WK SW 7FMS 5FT. BR STD. H782/62 14.3.62 NOT SEARCHED FOR. NO SIGN WHEN SOUNDING IN VICINITY. (ISS 1961). H6140/68 26.6.68 NOT FOUND BY SONAR AND TRANSIT SONAR WITHIN 5 CABLES OF CHARTED POSN. NOT FOUND BY E/S WITHIN 2 CABLES. SEA BED FLAT IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY. EXPUNGE. (HMS ECHO, 28/3/68). DELETE. BR STD. H1428/76 23.4.80 NO TRACE ON CLOSE SEARCH BY E/S & SONAR IN 1973. (PLA 202/2). 19.4.90 NOT LOCATED BY MAPLIN USING E/S IN MARCH 1987. (PLA 202/3/9 DTD 23.1.90)

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FAQ

Where is the FALCON wreck located?

The FALCON wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.399 N,1 5.164 E.

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

The FALCON lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.399 N,1 5.164 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FALCON?

The seabed around the FALCON lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the FALCON sink?

The FALCON sank on Oct 28, 1952.

When was the wreck of the FALCON discovered?

The wreck of the FALCON was discovered in 1952.

What type of wreck is the FALCON?

The FALCON is classified as a yacht.

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