Recorder Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Recorder Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.509 N,1 47.289 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.758483
  • Longitude: 1.788150
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RECORDER
Type dredger
Orientation 170
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2024

Surveying Details

H2974/64 SANK IN APPROX POSN 050 DEG, 4M FROM WINTERTON NESS. H2974/64 24.9.64 LOCATED IN 524543N, 014638E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 50FT IN GEN DEPTH 61FT. ORIENTATED 325/145 DEG. (THV MERMAID, 12.8.64). INS AS SW 8FMS 2FT. BR STD. H1596/67 12.6.67 NOT FOUND. (HMS ECHO, 11.3.67). H1596/67 INS ON BA 1543 & 1504. - NM 460/68. 14.3.73 AMENDED TO WK 15MTRS. NC 106. H2334/75 22.9.76 NOT FOUND. (HMS FAWN, HI 42/75). NCA. H2053/82 19.9.83 EXAM'D 18.5.83 IN 524529N, 014724E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.3 IN GEN DEPTH 23.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 26MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 170/350 DEGS, IN A SCOUR, AND NOT PROJECTING ABOVE SURROUNDING SEABED. (HMS ECHO, HI 125). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. HH090/672/01 22.5.95 LOCATED IN VICINITY OF LISTED POSN BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 672). NCA. HH090/844/01 12.4.99 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. RETAIN AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 844). NCA. 19.10.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MMT, HI 1367). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2017/000186964 2017 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2017 [EGS, HI 1545]. NCA. RSDRA2023000339571 03.01.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1821). NFA

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG FOREMAN.

General Comments

BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 45.509 N,1 47.289 E
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FAQ

Where is the RECORDER wreck located?

The RECORDER wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.509 N,1 47.289 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RECORDER?

The seabed around the RECORDER lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the RECORDER sink?

The RECORDER sank on Aug 12, 1964.

When was the wreck of the RECORDER discovered?

The wreck of the RECORDER was discovered in 1964.

What type of wreck is the RECORDER?

The RECORDER is classified as a dredger.

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