Foremost 45 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Foremost 45 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.766 N,3 16.487 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.362767
  • Longitude: -3.274783
Wreck Depth 11.09 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOREMOST 45
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 161.8
Sonar Width 64.1
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 18
Tonnage 824
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1941
Bottom Texture Clay
Scour Dimensions 146.2,,1.20,018.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2018

Surveying Details

H4192/41 28.1.42 INS AS DW IN 512145N, 031620W. - NM 242/42. H4192/41 26.9.42 DELETED. - NM 2107/42 H2897/69 21.4.70 NOT LOCATED BY E/S OR SONAR. (HMS WOODLARK). NCA. SEP 2018/000204444 21.3.18 EXAM'D 21.3.18 IN 5121.766N, 0316.487W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.09 IN GEN DEPTH 11.50MTRS. LENGTH 161.8MTRS, WIDTH 64.1MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 018/198 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 146.2MTRS, 1.20MTR DEEP, TOWARD 18DEGS. WRECK POORLY DEFINED AND DEGRADED.(TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DW 11MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 21.766 N,3 16.487 W
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FAQ

Where is the FOREMOST 45 wreck located?

The FOREMOST 45 wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.766 N,3 16.487 W.

How deep is the FOREMOST 45 and where exactly is it located?

The FOREMOST 45 lies at a depth of about 11.09 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.766 N,3 16.487 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOREMOST 45?

The seabed around the FOREMOST 45 lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the FOREMOST 45 sink?

The FOREMOST 45 sank on Nov 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the FOREMOST 45 discovered?

The wreck of the FOREMOST 45 was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FOREMOST 45 belong to?

The FOREMOST 45 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FOREMOST 45?

The FOREMOST 45 had a tonnage of 824 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOREMOST 45?

The FOREMOST 45 is classified as a barge.

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