Onward (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Onward (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.44 N,2 27.083 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.607333
  • Longitude: -2.451383
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONWARD (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 0.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2024

Surveying Details

26.6.75 SANK WHEN TAKEN ALONGSIDE JETTY IN WEYMOUTH. (LL, 23.6.75). POSN 503624N, 022700W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/154/01 - SEP 2010/000005843 31.12.09 LOCATED 14.11.08 IN 5036.440N, 0227.083W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.46 IN GEN DEPTH 3.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 4.4MTRS, WIDTH 4.0MTRS, HT 0.45MTR. SMALL OBJECTS DETECTED. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). ?DEBRIS FROM THIS WK. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. RSDRA2024000359698 18.12.2024 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024.(SHORELINE SURVEYS LTD, J2461, 31.10.24). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

23.6.75 WAS TOWED IN BY WEYMOUTH LIFEBOAT HAVING SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE AND LEAKING BADLY. SANK ALONGSIDE JETTY. (LL, 23.6.75).

General Comments

?DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.44 N,2 27.083 W
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FAQ

Where is the ONWARD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ONWARD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.44 N,2 27.083 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ONWARD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ONWARD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ONWARD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ONWARD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ONWARD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ONWARD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ONWARD (PROBABLY)?

The ONWARD (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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