Queenford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Queenford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 33.38 N,3 43.39 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.556333
  • Longitude: 3.723167
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEENFORD
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H3450/80 17.6.80 POSN 523324N,034330E, MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY. (R NETHERLANDS NAVY HYDRO, TELEX JUN). 17.6.80 POSN 523325N, 034328E, W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S LAID. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 13.6.80). NAVAREA I 154/80 ISSUED. NCA YET. H3450/80 25.7.80 WK 18.3MTRS IN 523325N, 034328E [EUR], WITH W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S CLOSE W. (NETHERLANDS NM 2183/80). INS AS WK 10FMS WITH BUOY. - NM 1736/80. H4407/80 14.10.80 BUOY REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 3083/80). - NM 2297/80. 19.12.89 AMEND TO WK 18.3MTRS. NE 2182A. HH340/590/02 24.9.96 NOW WK 25.5MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 37/428/96). - NM 3531/96. HH340/590/04 23.10.01 DELETE WK 18.3MTRS FROM NETHERLANDS 1014 [INT 1043]. (NETHERLANDS NM 42/594/01). NCA. SEP 2009/000031654 28.4.09 NOW WK 25MTRS IN 5233.38N, 0343.39E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS NM 17/207/09). - NM 2743/09.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV IRENES SUN IN THICK FOG. PASSAGE YMUIDEN FOR GREAT YARMOUTH.

General Comments

UK NM 3929/23

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FAQ

Where is the QUEENFORD wreck located?

The QUEENFORD wreck is located at coordinates 52 33.38 N,3 43.39 E.

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

The QUEENFORD lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 52 33.38 N,3 43.39 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEENFORD?

The seabed around the QUEENFORD lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the QUEENFORD sink?

The QUEENFORD sank on Jun 11, 1980.

When was the wreck of the QUEENFORD discovered?

The wreck of the QUEENFORD was discovered in 1980.

What country did the QUEENFORD belong to?

The QUEENFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the QUEENFORD carrying?

The QUEENFORD was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the QUEENFORD?

The QUEENFORD had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEENFORD?

The QUEENFORD is classified as a motor vessel.

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