Gordon Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Gordon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.732 N,0 49.773 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.462200
  • Longitude: 0.829550
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GORDON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source local port authority
Surveying Details H1535/25 17.9.24 H1535/25 AREA SWEPT BUT THE BEACON WHICH WAS REPORTED TO BE IN THE VICINITY WAS NOT LOCATED. VARIOUS OTHER OBJECTS WERE ENCOUNTERED WHICH INCLUDED TWO ANCHORS BELONGING TO BARGES OR SIMILAR CRAFT AND AN UPTURNED LIFEBOAT. (COMMANDER OF DOCKYARD, 17.9.24). H6977/24 18.10.24 H6977/24 18.10.24 INS DW WK AND FOUL GROUND WITH BN (REMAINS OF) ENCIRCLED BY DANGER LINE NEAR BN ON E END OF CHENEY SPIT. (C2 7145/24). H1535/25 4.3.25 H1535/25 4.3.25 INS G SPHERICAL BUOY IN MIDDLE OF DANGER LINE AREA. DELETE 'BN REMAINS'. SUBSTITUTE FOUL GROUND ACROSS WHOLE AREA IN LIEU OF WK AND FOUL GROUND. INS DW FOUL GROUND WITH A G SPHERICAL BUOY ENCIRCLED BY DANGER LINE. (KHM SHEERNESS). H1535/25 6.5.25 H1535/25 AREA MARKED AS FOUL GROUND AND A GREEN SPHERICAL BUOY LAID. CORNER OF HOUSE BUOY LATER REMOVED. (COMMANDER DOCKYARD, 6.5.25). H3785/29 15.6.29 H3785/29 15.6.29 SLIGHTLY AMENDED POSN TO AGREE WITH PLA SURVEY E1804/10J. H2592/30 H2592/30 BOTTOM SWEPT. THREE OBSTRUCTIONS WERE LOCATED WITH A LEAST DEPTH OF 5FT. (HMS KELLETT, 1929, E3073/7J). H7912/30 25.11.30 H7912/30 25.11.30 DELETE DW AND BEACON INSIDE FOUL GROUND. H2237/22 7.5.32 H2237/22 7.5.32 SHOWN AS DW ON FOUL GROUND. NE 1607. H6904/53 3.12.52 H6904/53 3.12.52 SHOWN AS G SPHERICAL BUOY, FOUL GROUND. LC 3683. H1535/25 28.4.59 H1535/25 28.4.59 DELETE BUOY. (QHM SHEERNESS). - NM 2247/58. 28.5.68 28.5.68 SHOWN AS FOUL GROUND ON NE 1185. 17.4.13 17.4.13 SHOWN AS CIRCULAR FOUL AREA, RADIUS 125MTRS, CENTRED ON 5127.732N, 0049.773E [WGD] ON BA 3683 [EDN 12 DTD 13.9.12].
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2013
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.732 N,0 49.773 E
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FAQ

Where is the GORDON wreck located?

The GORDON wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.732 N,0 49.773 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GORDON?

The seabed around the GORDON lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GORDON discovered?

The wreck of the GORDON was discovered in 1924.

What country did the GORDON belong to?

The GORDON belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GORDON?

The GORDON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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