Forester (& Pontoon) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Forester (& pontoon) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.371 N,2 24.995 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.572850
  • Longitude: -2.416583
Wreck Depth 8.8 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORESTER (& PONTOON)
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 29.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 28.8
Sonar Width 5.11
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 10
Tonnage 191
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1930
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2009

Surveying Details

H4032/45 28.8.45 CENTRE OF WK LIES 342DEGS, 330FT FROM BN C ON OUTER BREAKWATER. LIES PARALLEL TO BREAKWATER. LENGTH 200FT. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 34FT [MLWS]. (PORTLAND DOCKYARD, DTD 30.7.45). - NM 2552/45. H2585/70 31.1.79 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 8.5MTRS. LIES WITH BOW S PARALLEL TO B'WATER. LENGTH ABOUT 28MTRS. (DOE SURVEY [K8101/2], DTD OCT 1978). NE 2268. H5249/76 28.10.80 THIS IS CONSIDERED TO BE WK OF BRITISH S COLLIER 'FORESTER', 191GRT, WHICH SANK 12.1.30. (W E BUTLAND, BSAC RECORDS OFFICER, DTD 20.10.80). NCA. H5249/76 10.12.80 NOW CONFIRMED AS WK OF 'FORESTER'. (W E BUTLAND, DTD 26.11.80). NCA. 14.10.04 EUT POSN: 5034.368N, 0224.979W. NE 2268. HH091/217/09 / SEP 2009/000158351 2.11.09 EXAM'D 17.3.08 IN 5034.371N, 0224.995W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B 8.81 IN GEN DEPTH 16.51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28.81MTRS, WIDTH 5.11MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS. LIES 010/190DEGS WITH BOW N. INTACT, ON STBD SIDE. LIES ALONGSIDE A PONTOON OF APPROX 60MTRS, WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE SUNK WITH IT. LEAST DEPTH QUOTED IS FOR THE PONTOON. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1217). AMEND DWP 8.8MTRS, LENGTH 28.8MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS [TO INCLUDE PONTOON] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE POOLE FOR SWANSEA. ARRIVED PORTLAND FROM POOLE TWO DAYS EARLIER AND ANCHORED TO AVOID BAD WEATHER. PARTED MOORINGS AND DROVE RIGHT THROUGH THE ATLANTIC FLEET. WENT RIGHT THROUGH THE WARSHIPS AND STRUCK THE BREAKWATER, SLID OFF, CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW AND ONE STOWAWAY SCRAMBLED ONTO THE BREAKWATER. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOWS N, WITH SUNKEN PONTOON

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.371 N,2 24.995 W
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FAQ

Where is the FORESTER (& PONTOON) wreck located?

The FORESTER (& PONTOON) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.371 N,2 24.995 W.

How deep is the FORESTER (& PONTOON) and where exactly is it located?

The FORESTER (& PONTOON) lies at a depth of about 8.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.371 N,2 24.995 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORESTER (& PONTOON)?

The seabed around the FORESTER (& PONTOON) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the FORESTER (& PONTOON) sink?

The FORESTER (& PONTOON) sank on Jan 12, 1930.

When was the wreck of the FORESTER (& PONTOON) discovered?

The wreck of the FORESTER (& PONTOON) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FORESTER (& PONTOON) belong to?

The FORESTER (& PONTOON) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORESTER (& PONTOON) carrying?

The FORESTER (& PONTOON) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FORESTER (& PONTOON)?

The FORESTER (& PONTOON) had a tonnage of 191 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORESTER (& PONTOON)?

The FORESTER (& PONTOON) is classified as a collier.

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