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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 2, 2002 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
BROKE ADRIFT WHEN UNDER TOW AND SANK. SOME SALVAGE WORK CARRIED OUT IN 1975. LATER DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 38.951 N,1 8.642 W
Hauler on Wreck Map
Hauler Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT, WELL BURIED