Forward (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Forward (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 37.3 N,1 48.603 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.621667
  • Longitude: 1.810050
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORWARD (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 14 m
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 15
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1964
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3285/64 1.10.64 LOCATED IN POSN 523720N, 014805E. WELL BROKEN UP AND APPARENTLY SINKING INTO THE SAND. STANDS 3FT ABOVE SEABED. (THV MERMAID, 27.8.64). CHART AS OBSTN. BR STD. H1927/69 10.1.69 NOT FOUND DURING ROUTINE BOAT SOUNDING. DEPTHS IN AREA CONSIDERABLY CHANGED FROM THOSE CHARTED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 40/68). DELETED. BR STD. H4021/86 10.8.87 EXAM'D 31.5.87 IN 523716N, 014843E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5 IN GEN DEPTH 14-18MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.2MTRS. INTACT AND PARTIALLY ENGULFED. LYING 105/285DEGS. LENGTH 25MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 370). CHART AS WK 12.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/487/01 27.6.90 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. (NP 1016, HI 487). NCA. HH090/569/01 9.7.93 LOCATED 20.5.93 USING MAGNETOMETER. NOT FOUND WITH SONAR OR E/S. GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. NOT EXAM'D. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). NCA. HH090/846/01 13.5.99 EXAM'D 8.4.99 IN 5237.300N, 0148.603E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 000/180DEGS. SCOUR 10MTRS TOWARDS 135DEGS. IN ONE PIECE. PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 864). AMEND TO WK 13.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/110/01 17.8.05 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. GEN DEPTH NOW 9.0MTRS AND WK IS FULLY COVERED BY THIS ADDITIONAL SEDIMENT. (NP 1016, HI 1110). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. 20.10.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 7.3MTRS. (MMT, HI 1367). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2024000343143 19.02.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY HI1856, DTD 23.09.2024). NFA. RSDRA2025000338112 07.08.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (NJORD SURVEY HI1893, DTD 11.04.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. ENGINE FAILED AND WAS CARRIED ONTO THE SCROBY SAND. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 37.3 N,1 48.603 E
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FAQ

Where is the FORWARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FORWARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 37.3 N,1 48.603 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORWARD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FORWARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the FORWARD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FORWARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 14, 1964.

When was the wreck of the FORWARD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FORWARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1964.

What country did the FORWARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FORWARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FORWARD (POSSIBLY)?

The FORWARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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