Marsworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marsworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 46.725 N,1 43.539 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.778750
  • Longitude: 1.725650
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARSWORTH
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 10
Tonnage 519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1953
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2002

Surveying Details

H7693/53 8.12.53 LOCATED BY TH IN 524636N, 014336E OR HORSEY CH 240DEGS, 3.5M. LYING IN 16FMS. (LLOYDS 26.11.53). INS AS NDW. - NM 384/54. 30.8.74 AMEND TO USC 15MTRS. NC 106. 9.4.75 AMEND TO USC 8FMS 1FT. NE 1408. H2334/75 22.9.76 LOCATED IN 524641.4N, 014345.0E [OGB] BY DCS3 ONLY. GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 42/75). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2053/82 19.9.83 EXAM'D 23.5.83 IN 524642N, 014339E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.9, FOUL AT 23.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.1 IN GEN DEPTH 29 TO 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 31.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. LYING 010/190 DEGS. APPROX 40MTRS LONG. CHART AS SW 22.1MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 125). AMEND TO SW 22MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR STOROWAY. CARGO BAGGED CEMENT. COLLIDED WITH FRENCH SS LARRIVET IN DENSE FOG. LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the MARSWORTH wreck located?

The MARSWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 52 46.725 N,1 43.539 E.

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

The MARSWORTH lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 52 46.725 N,1 43.539 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARSWORTH?

The seabed around the MARSWORTH lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the MARSWORTH sink?

The MARSWORTH sank on Nov 26, 1953.

When was the wreck of the MARSWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the MARSWORTH was discovered in 1953.

What country did the MARSWORTH belong to?

The MARSWORTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARSWORTH carrying?

The MARSWORTH was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the MARSWORTH?

The MARSWORTH had a tonnage of 519 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARSWORTH?

The MARSWORTH is classified as a motor vessel.

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