H K Daniels Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
H k daniels Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.799 N,0 51.482 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.463317
  • Longitude: 0.858033
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H K DANIELS
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 26.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 61
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1942
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2013

Surveying Details

H02775/43 6.11.43 POSN 512743N, 005130E USING HSA. A LARGE MOORED BUOYANT SPAR, RESEMBLING THE MAST OF A SAILING BARGE WAS FIXED BY SEXTANT ANGLES. (HMS ST TUDNO, HN 6.9.43). - NM 2388/43. H02775/43 18.3.44 DEPTH AROUND WK 10-12FT. POSN 512801N, 005213E. G CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE N. (TH, 10.3.44). - NM 588/44. H02775/43 3.4.44 NOT LOCATED IN PREVIOUS POSN AFTER INTENSIVE SWEEPING. WK PRESUMED TO BE H K DANIELS REPORTED IN POSN 035DEG 2.96M FROM MINSTER CH. POSN NOW 512746N, 005135E. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 17.3.44) - NM 719/44. H02775/43 4.7.46 EXAM'D 12.6.46 IN 512746N, 005135E [OGB], OR 178DEGS, 8490FT FROM GREAT NORE TOWER. SWEPT CLEAR 8FT, FOUL AT 9FT. SURROUNDING SEABED VERY EVEN AT 12FT. A SMALL CRATER DEPTH 2FT, & A PROJECTION OF 3FT ABOVE THE SEABED WAS RECORDED ON THE ECHO TRACE. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 12.6.46). - NM 2326/46. H02775/43 26.6.47 WK BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). - NM 1750/47. H1933/61 26.3.62 SHOWN AS WK 1FM 1FT [LAT] ON K2356. H2984/67 12.9.67 SAILING BARGE, MINED 1942 ON CANT SHOAL. POSN UNCERTAIN. AREA REPORTED SWEPT BY QHM 1955, BUT CHART REMAINS UNALTERED. (HM MEDWAY). [WGD] POSN: 5127.799N, 0051.482E.

Circumstances of loss

THAMES BARGE. WOODEN HULL. AUXILLARY ENGINE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR WHITSTABLE. MINED ON CANT SHOAL. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the H K DANIELS wreck located?

The H K DANIELS wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.799 N,0 51.482 E.

How deep is the H K DANIELS and where exactly is it located?

The H K DANIELS lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.799 N,0 51.482 E.

How deep is the seabed around the H K DANIELS?

The seabed around the H K DANIELS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the H K DANIELS sink?

The H K DANIELS sank on Jan 19, 1942.

When was the wreck of the H K DANIELS discovered?

The wreck of the H K DANIELS was discovered in 1943.

What country did the H K DANIELS belong to?

The H K DANIELS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the H K DANIELS carrying?

The H K DANIELS was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the H K DANIELS?

The H K DANIELS had a tonnage of 61 tons.

What type of wreck is the H K DANIELS?

The H K DANIELS is classified as a barge.

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