Marwick Head (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Marwick head (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 41.087 N,1 45.502 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.684783
  • Longitude: 1.758367
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.6 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 496
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Surveying Details

H0241/39 19.12.39 SUNK IN APPROX 524048N, 014618E. (NOIC YARMOUTH). PFNM ISSUED. H0259/40 14.5.40 DW PA IN 524048N, 014618E. - NM 1179/40. H05317/44 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 113/45. H1927/69 16.12.70 NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, HI 7A/70). H1927/69 21.5.73 NOT FOUND. (ISS, 12.9.72). H4852/74 18.12.74 NOT FOUND DURING ROUTINE BOAT SOUNDING. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/74). H4021/86 6.8.87 WK EXAM'D 17.5.87 IN 524104N, 014537E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.5MTRS. APPEARS AS A LINEAR CONTACT IN AREA OF SANDWAVES AND RIPPLED SAND. APPARENTLY 30MTRS IN LENGTH. LYING 170/350DEGS. GAVE NO SONAR SHADOW. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 370). CHART AS WK 14.4MTRS. BR STD. HH090/487/01 27.6.90 EXAM'D 18.4.90 IN 524103.3N, 014536E [OGD] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.6MTRS. NO SONAR SHADOW OBTAINED. SMALL INTACT WK, ABOUT 15MTRS LONG, 7MTR BEAM, LYING 170/350 DEGS, ON RIPPLED SAND. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 487). AMENDED TO WK 14.1MTRS. BR STD. HH090/569/01 13.7.93 LOCATED 3.5.93 DURING ROUTINE SONAR AREA SEARCH. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). HH090/686/01 22.3.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 686). NCA. HH090/844/01 13.4.99 EXAM'D 12.3.99 IN 5241.087N, 0145.502E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.9 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 010/190DEGS. MEDIUM MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED DEBRIS. NOT SWEPT DUE TO SANDWAVES. (NP 1016, HI 844). AMEND TO WK 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/073/01 22.10.04 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NOT SEEN ON M/B, DCS3 NOT EMPLOYED. GEN DEPTH ON SIDE OF BANK FROM 6-12MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 1073). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. HH091/161/01 30.10.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1161). NCA. HH091/292/01 & SEP 2010/000012793 14.1.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1292). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 21.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1432). NCA. SEP 2014/000142852 26.11.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1458). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 20.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2017. [EGS, HI 1545]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY DAY, SUMMERS & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY A F HENRY & MCGREGOR. PASSAGE BO'NESS FOR LONDON. MINED. 5 LIVES LOST. (WW2SL & DODS).

General Comments

BURIED DEBRIS, NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 41.087 N,1 45.502 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 41.087 N,1 45.502 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) sink?

The MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) carrying?

The MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY)?

The MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 496 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY)?

The MARWICK HEAD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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