Folgate Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Folgate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.88 N,0 18.183 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.464667
  • Longitude: 0.303050
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOLGATE
Type barge
Flag GB
Cargo cement,containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2005

Surveying Details

H1270/82 22.12.82 H1270/82 22.12.82 LOCATED 008DEGS, 750FT FROM LOWER END OF WHITE'S JETTY, SWANSCOMBE. MARKED BY PORT HAND DAN BUOY. (LL, 13.12.82). GIVES POSN 512715N, 001817E. NCA YET. HH091/092/01 23.8.05 HH091/092/01 23.8.05 NOT LOCATED BY M/B, E/S OR DCS3. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1092). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK OFF LOWER END OF WHITE'S JETTY, SWANSCOMBE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLUE CIRCLE INDUSTRIES PLC. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FOLGATE wreck located?

The FOLGATE wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.88 N,0 18.183 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOLGATE?

The seabed around the FOLGATE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the FOLGATE sink?

The FOLGATE sank on Dec 10, 1982.

When was the wreck of the FOLGATE discovered?

The wreck of the FOLGATE was discovered in 1982.

What country did the FOLGATE belong to?

The FOLGATE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FOLGATE carrying?

The FOLGATE was carrying cement,containers.

What type of wreck is the FOLGATE?

The FOLGATE is classified as a barge.

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