Foremost 101 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Foremost 101 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.535 N,1 7.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.742250
  • Longitude: -1.118117
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOREMOST 101
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 10.1.73 10.1.73 WK IN 504503N, 010622W [OGB] ,325DEGS (T), 8.3C FROM NO MANS LAND FORT. (FO SPITHEAD, SIG DTD 10.1.73). 11.1.73 11.1.73 WK IN 504502N, 010624W [OGB], 322.5DEGS (T), 5000FT FROM NO MANS LAND FORT LIGHT. SPH GREEN WK BUOY OC(3)G 10S LAID IN APPROX 125DEGS (T), 1.5C FROM WK. SPH GREEN WK BUOY QKFLG LAID IN APPROX 305DEGS (T), 1.5C FROM WK. (FO SPITHEAD, SIG DTD 10.1.73). NAVEAM 012/73. H4312/71 8.2.73 H4312/71 8.2.73 WK WILL BE SALVAGED SHORTLY PROBABLY IN NEXT FEW WEEKS. (TELECON AQHM PORTSMOUTH, 8.2.73). H4312/71 29.3.73 H4312/71 29.3.73 SALVAGE OPS BY SV 'STALEY BRIDGE' TO COMMENCE ON 27.3.73 FOR ABOUT FOUR WEEKS. (PORTSMOUTH NM 24/73). NAVEAM 110/73. H4312/71 4.5.73 H4312/71 4.5.73 SALVAGE OPS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL END OF MAY. (PORTSMOUTH NM 28/73). H1270/73 11.6.73 H1270/73 11.6.73 SALVAGES OPS TO CONTINUE TO THE END OF JUNE, 1973. (PORTSMOUTH NM 32/73). H1270/73 11.7.73 H1270/73 11.7.73 SALVAGE OPS TO CONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (RNW TELECON). H1270/73 28.8.73 H1270/73 28.8.73 EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL 1.10.73. (PORTSMOUTH NM 42/73). H1270/73 15.10.73 H1270/73 15.10.73 EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL 1.11.73. (PORTSMOUTH NM 50/73). H1270/73 9.11.73 H1270/73 9.11.73 EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL 1.12.73. (PORTSMOUTH NM 56/73). H1270/73 7.12.73 H1270/73 7.1270/75 7.12.73 EXPECTED TO BE LIFTED 28.11.73 & THEN TOWED TO SPOIL GROUND. (SPITHEAD GENERAL NO 262). 12.12.73 12.12.73 EFFORT FAILED AS LIFTING GEAR BROKE VESSEL WAS BROUGHT TO SURFACE. (LLOYDS 214). H1270/73 12.12.73 H1270/73 12.12.73 SALVAGE OPS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL 1.1.74. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 58/73). H1270/73 18.3.74 H1270/73 18.3.74 INTENDED WK TO BE RAISED ON 13.3.74 & BEACHED ON RYDE SANDS IN APPROX 504424N, 010706W [OGB] WHERE IT WILL BE CUT UP. THE ENTIRE OPERATION BEING COMPLETED 1.6.74. (PORTS LOCAL NM 25/74). H4312/71 18.4.74 H4312/71 18.4.74 THREE WRECK BUOYS WITHDRAWN, WRECK LIFTED & LAID ON RYDE SANDS IN APPROX 504430N, 010700W [OGB]. (FO SPITHEAD, SIG DTD 26.3.74). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. AMENDED TO LIFT. 11.11.13 11.11.13 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2000
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FAQ

Where is the FOREMOST 101 wreck located?

The FOREMOST 101 wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.535 N,1 7.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOREMOST 101?

The seabed around the FOREMOST 101 lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FOREMOST 101 sink?

The FOREMOST 101 sank on Jan 9, 1973.

When was the wreck of the FOREMOST 101 discovered?

The wreck of the FOREMOST 101 was discovered in 1973.

What country did the FOREMOST 101 belong to?

The FOREMOST 101 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FOREMOST 101?

The FOREMOST 101 is classified as a barge.

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