Guardian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Guardian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 19.201 N,1 43.644 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.320017
  • Longitude: 1.727400
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUARDIAN
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H7995/27 5.12.27 NDW PA (1927) IN 511910N, 014345E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H7995/27 30.12.27 DELETE OWING TO REPORT OF OBSTRUCTION STRUCK BY 'LYDIA'. TH WILL SEARCH FOR WRECK AS SOON AS WEATHER PERMITS. - TNM 16/28 H7995/27 WRECK UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR. (TH). NM TO BE ISSUED TO CANCEL TNM 16/28. H7995/27 28.2.28 FURTHER REPORT OF OBSTRUCTION IN THIS VICINITY. (LETTER TO TH). H7995/27 20.9.28 UNSUCCESSFUL SWEEPING AT 20FMS. (TH). H2250/46 23.4.46 UNDERWATER OBJECT STRUCK BY US SS 'WALTER KIDDE' [7210 GRT] ON 19.2.46 IN 511900N,014300E (USHO LTR OP43M2EDW DTD 9.4.46). POSSIBLY THIS WK. NCA. H4988/71 4.1.72 NOT LOCATED AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH WITH DCS3 SONAR & E/S. AREA APPROX 1 MILE BY 4 CABLES SEARCHED. (HMS FAWN, H525 NO 35/71, SURVEY [K6274/9]). HH090/610/01 2.3.95 NOT LOCATED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 19.201 N,1 43.644 E
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FAQ

Where is the GUARDIAN wreck located?

The GUARDIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.201 N,1 43.644 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GUARDIAN?

The seabed around the GUARDIAN lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GUARDIAN discovered?

The wreck of the GUARDIAN was discovered in 1927.