Globbin Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Globbin Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 30.23 N,0 4.01 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | -1 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | GLOBBIN |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 6.1 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 27, 1976 |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 20.7.76 SANK OFF BARGE ROADS BY COLONIAL WHARF EXTENSION, PRESENTLY MARKED BY G BUOY. OWNER INTENDS TO SALVE WK. (LL, 29.6.76). POSN APPROX FOR FILING 513012N, 000354W. NCA YET. 6.12.96 NEVER APPEARED ON ANY PLA SURVEYS. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 28, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK OFF BARGE ROADS BY COLONIAL WHARF EXTENSION, RIVER THAMES WHILST UNDER TOW OF POLICE LAUNCH, FOLLOWING EXPLOSION & FIRE AFTER REFUELLING IN THE UPPER POOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MR W J COLE. (LL).
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