Hauler Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hauler Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.951 N,1 8.642 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.649183
  • Longitude: -1.144033
Wreck Depth 9.3 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAULER
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 178
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4851/73 20.9.73 H4851/73 20.9.73 SANK ABOUT 0.5M SE FROM SANDOWN PIER. (TOTLAND BAY CG). NCA. H4851/73 8.11.73 H4851/73 8.11.73 DW IN 503854N, 010833W [OGB], OR 110DEGS, 3.8C FROM SANDOWN PIER LT. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 55/73). - NM 2248/73. 7.12.73 7.12.73 G SPHERICAL BUOY, RAREFL LAID 1C SE OF WK. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 57/73). - NM 2452/73. H1270/72 12.9.75 H1270/72 12.9.75 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED. SMALL EXPLOSIVE CHARGES MAY BE USED. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 25/75). H1270/72 4.10.76 H1270/72 4.10.76 WK DISPERSED REMAINS COVER AREA 80FT SQUARE. HIGHEST POINT 4FT ABOVE SEABED. DEPTH 14MTRS TAKEN IN AREA OF WK AT 12.05, 24.8.76, AT WHICH TIME THE TIDE GAUGE AT KINGSTAIRS, PORTSMOUTH READ 4.45MTRS. WK BUOY REMOVED. (QHM PORTSMOUTH HN 6/76, 16.9.76). AMEND TO WK 8.3MTRS, & DELETE BUOY. BR STD. H4613/73 16.12.76 H4613/73 16.12.76 WK REMAINS STAND AVERAGE OF 6FT ABOVE SEABED. HIGHEST POINT, A PROJECTING PIPE, IS 10FT ABOVE SEABED. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 8.7MTRS (TIDAL REDUCTION 3.7MTRS APPLIED). NUMEROUS METALLIC CONTACTS SURROUNDING WK. (HMS GAVINGTON, WK SURVEY DTD 30.9.76). NCA. H1310/87/9 6.3.87 H1310/87/9 6.3.87 DIVED ON IN 1986. WRECKAGE CONSISTING OF HULL PLATES, WIRE HAWSERS, PARTS OF WINCHES, AND SEVERAL LARGE WOODEN PILES. LIES E/W AND STANDS NO MORE THAN 1.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (M PRITCHARD, 16.2.87). NCA. HH090/962/01 2.12.02 HH090/962/01 2.12.02 EXAM'D 6.7.02 IN 5038.951N, 0108.642W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.3 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. LIES 178/358 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, WELL BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BROKE ADRIFT WHEN UNDER TOW AND SANK. SOME SALVAGE WORK CARRIED OUT IN 1975. LATER DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES.

General Comments

INTACT, WELL BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the HAULER wreck located?

The HAULER wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.951 N,1 8.642 W.

How deep is the HAULER and where exactly is it located?

The HAULER lies at a depth of about 9.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.951 N,1 8.642 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAULER?

The seabed around the HAULER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HAULER sink?

The HAULER sank on Sep 18, 1973.

When was the wreck of the HAULER discovered?

The wreck of the HAULER was discovered in 1973.

What country did the HAULER belong to?

The HAULER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HAULER?

The HAULER is classified as a barge.

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