Longsand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Longsand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.5 N,2 25.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.625000
  • Longitude: -2.431667
Wreck Depth 3.82 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONGSAND
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 9.9
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 1.1
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details SEP 2007/000078740 29.10.07 BARGE AGROUND IN 5037.5N, 0225.9W [WGD]. EXCLUSION ZONE RADIUS 200MTRS IN FORCE, TO BE EXTENDED TO 500MTRS DURING SALVAGE WORK. (WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND BOROUGH COUNCIL NM 7T/07). LOCAL NOTICE SUFFICES. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 26.11.07 RECOVERY WORK UNDER WAY BY M TUG LUVLY JUBLY. (LL, 19.11.07). NCA. 6.8.08 TWO WEEK SALVAGE OPERATION UNDERWAY TO REMOVE BARGE. WILL BE RECOVERED PIECE BY PIECE. (LL, 16.7.08). NCA. SEP 2008/000066382 8.8.08 SALVAGE OPS, INCLUDING THE USE OF UNDERWATER EXPLOSIVES, ON 7-8.8.08. (WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND BOROUGH COUNCIL NM 5T/08). ACTION NOW COMPLETE. NCA. HH091/154/01 4.1.10 SMALL OBJECT LOCATED IN 5037.508N, 0225.879W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.82 IN GEN DEPTH 4.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 9.9MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 1.1MTR. LIES 30MTRS NE OF LISTED POSN. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). INVESTIGATION UNDATED, MAY HAVE TAKEN PLACE PRIOR TO RECOVERY OF BARGE. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED. LATER CUT UP AND LIFTED.

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FAQ

Where is the LONGSAND wreck located?

The LONGSAND wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.5 N,2 25.9 W.

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

The LONGSAND lies at a depth of about 3.82 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.5 N,2 25.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LONGSAND?

The seabed around the LONGSAND lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LONGSAND discovered?

The wreck of the LONGSAND was discovered in 2007.

What country did the LONGSAND belong to?

The LONGSAND belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the LONGSAND?

The LONGSAND is classified as a barge.

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