Quest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Quest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.5 N,2 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.741667
  • Longitude: 2.333333
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEST
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 46
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS NEAR SMITH'S KNOLL OFF LOWESTOFT. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPH VOL.14) POSN 524430N, 022000E FOR FILING ONLY. 12.2.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 30M ENE FROM LOWESTOFT. (LL WW1) GIVES POSN 5241.00N, 0229.00E. NCA. 12.2.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 35M E BY N FROM LOWESTOFT. (WW1SL) GIVES POSN 5235.00N, 0241.00E. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

LOWESTOFT REGISTERED WOODEN SAIL VESSEL. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 10 & SUNK BY BOMBING. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.14, WW1SL, LL WW1, SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the QUEST wreck located?

The QUEST wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.5 N,2 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEST?

The seabed around the QUEST lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the QUEST sink?

The QUEST sank on Jul 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the QUEST discovered?

The wreck of the QUEST was discovered in 1975.

What country did the QUEST belong to?

The QUEST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the QUEST?

The QUEST had a tonnage of 46 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEST?

The QUEST is classified as a fishing vessel.

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