Lord Hamilton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lord hamilton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 16.87 N,1 34.204 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.281167
  • Longitude: 1.570067
Wreck Depth 17.73 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 27.74
Sonar Width 19.7
Shadow Height 1.47
Orientation 6
Tonnage 64
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 007.8,007.2,000.3,121
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 16, 2022

Surveying Details

H1325/21 21.2.24 BARGE LIES ON NE EDGE OF GOODWIN SANDS, APPROX S 025DEGS W, 2.5M FROM N GOODWIN LTV. SUBMERGED. (CG RAMSGATE, DTD 19.2.24 & LL, 15/16.2.24). CHART AS DW PA (1924). - NM ACTION. H1938/78 20.3.81 SMALL OBSTN, OR POSSIBLE FRESH WATER SPRING, EXAM'D 18.11.80 IN 511650N, 013419E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.5, NO FOUL OBTAINED. LEAST E/S CONTACT OVER AREA 35-25MTRS. DOUBTFUL IF THIS IS 'LORD HAMILTON' - POSSIBLY WEED-COVERED OBSTN OR MORE LIKELY A FRESH WATER SPRING. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). CHART AS OBSTN 17.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/511/01 16.10.91 SMALL BROKEN WK EXAM'D 22.6.91 IN 511652.3N, 013418.8E USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 19.8MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 511). AMEND WK 17.5MTRS IN 511652N, 013419E. BR STD. HH090/738/01 11.9.97 EXAM'D 17.7.97 IN 511650.0N, 013418.4E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 18.3, FOUL 18.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.2 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL AREA OF BROKEN & SCATTERED DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMEND TO SW 18.2MTRS IN 511650.0N, 013418.5E. BR STD. HH091/294/01 - SEP 2010/000060716 23.3.10 EXAM'D 14.8.09 IN 5116.870N, 0134.205E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.68 IN GEN DEPTH 19.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 1.8MTRS. APPEARS TO BE WELL BROKEN, PERHAPS WITH SOME SCATTERED DEBRIS. (MARIN MATTENKNIK, HI 1294). APPEARS AS AN ALMOST CIRCULAR AREA OF DEBRIS LYING 010/190 DEGS. AMEND WK 17.6MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083470 7.1.16 EXAM'D 13.9.15 IN 5116.867N, 0134.205E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 17.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 19.5MTRS. LENGTH 26.2MTRS, WIDTH 19.5MTRS, HEIGHT 2.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 3DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 11.6MTRS, SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 20.5DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (EGS, HI 1484). AMEND TO DW 17.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA 2022000003820 21.03.22 EXAM'D 16.09.2021; IN 5116.870N, 0134.204E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 27.74MTRS, WIDTH 19.7MTRS, HEIGHT 1.47MTRS, ORIENTATION 006/186 DEGS. ALMOST CIRCULAR AREA OF DEBRIS, SCOUR TO S. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1743, H525-WI-13813). AMEND DW 17.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, DROVE ASHORE ON THE NE EDGE OF THE GOODWIN SANDS & BROKE UP. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

ALMOST CIRCULAR AREA OF DEBRIS, SCOUR TO S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 16.87 N,1 34.204 E
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FAQ

Where is the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 16.87 N,1 34.204 E.

How deep is the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.73 meters and is located at coordinates 51 16.87 N,1 34.204 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 14, 1924.

When was the wreck of the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1924.

What was the tonnage of the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY)?

The LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 64 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY)?

The LORD HAMILTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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