Maplin Light House Wreck

Field Value
Maplin light house Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.93 N,1 3.941 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.582167
  • Longitude: 1.065683
Wreck Depth 6.92 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE
Type Lighthouse
Sonar Length 15.1
Sonar Width 5.5
Shadow Height 2.96
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2023

Surveying Details

H07220/56 7.11.57 EXAM'D 18.9.57 IN 513452N, 010400E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13, FOUL AT 14FT. GEN DEPTH 15-17FT. NOT FOUND WITH E/S. (ECES, SWEEP REPORT 8.10.57). INS AS FOUL 2FMS 1FT. - NM 2664/57. H07220/56 6.5.59 NO SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED. (ECES, 30.10.58). H4710/63 5.5.64 NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, 1.12.63). 24.1.69 AMEND TO F 2FMS [LAT]. NE 1607. 23.1.73 AMEND TO F 3.7MTRS [LAT]. NCS 1975, 1607. H1426/84 6.1.86 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 211/13 [19.9.85]. DELETE. BR STD. 30.12.15 REMAINS OF 'MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE' DETECTED IN 5134.930N, 0103.941E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.92MTRS, GEN DEPTH 9.7MTRS. (PLA WRECK REPORT 211/69). AMEND OBSTN 6.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2023000037588 27.3.23 EXAM'D BDC FROM PLA WEST SWIN CHANNEL SURVEY 04-06.04.2022; LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.27 IN GEN DEPTH 10.23MTRS, LENGTH 15.1MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS, HT 2.96MTRS. (BDC H525.2 BASED on PLA WEST SWIN CHANNEL SURVEY DTD 04-06.04.2022).

General Comments

REMAINS OF DESTROYED LIGHTHOUSE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34.93 N,1 3.941 E
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FAQ

Where is the MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE wreck located?

The MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.93 N,1 3.941 E.

How deep is the MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE and where exactly is it located?

The MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE lies at a depth of about 6.92 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.93 N,1 3.941 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE?

The seabed around the MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE discovered?

The wreck of the MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE was discovered in 1957.

What type of wreck is the MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE?

The MAPLIN LIGHT HOUSE is classified as a lighthouse.

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