Regain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Regain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.929 N,1 46.211 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.665483
  • Longitude: 1.770183
Wreck Depth 15.01 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGAIN
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 9.1
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.42
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6485/39 5.9.39 SUNK IN POSN 079.5DEGS, 1.96M FROM CAISTER WATER TOWER. (TH, 1.9.39). CHART AS WK 30FT IN 523947N, 014612E. BR STD. H3478/45 DELETE FROM LC 1543. 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 NOTHING FOUND. (ISS, HI 11/74). HH090/487/01 27.6.90 SMALL BROKEN WK EXAM'D 21.4.90 IN 523954.6N, 014619.7E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.0 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS WITH AN ASSOCIATED MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 487). CHART AS WK 14MTRS. BR STD. HH090/569/01 13.7.93 LOCATED 14.5.93 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN DURING ROUTINE SONAR SEARCH. VERY DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH ON DCS3. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NOT EXAM'D. RETAIN AS CHARTED. GEN DEPTH NOW 15.7MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 569). HH090/686/01 22.3.96 EXAM'D 29.2.96 IN 523954.1N, 014620.1E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.4, FOUL 14.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.9 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 055/235DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 686). BR STD. HH090/844/01 13.4.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 844). NCA. HH090/987/01 9.4.02 EXAM'D 4.3.02 IN 5239.928N, 0146.200E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 15.5, FOUL 15.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS 030/210 DEGS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. APPEARS INTACT AND WELL BURIED. LIES ON THE SHOULDER OF ITS OWN SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 987). AMEND TO SW 15.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH242/540/19 15.6.05 LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.0MTRS IN 5239.929N, 0146.211E [WGD]. (NP 1016, HN DTD 6.6.05). BR STD. HH091/110/01 15.8.05 EXAM'D 27.4.05 IN 5239.929N, 0146.211E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 15.0, FOUL 15.4MTRS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.04 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NP 1016, HI 1110). AMEND SW 15MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000186964 25.4.18 EXAM'D 8.7.17; LOCATED IN 5239.929N, 0146.211E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.01MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 9.1MTRS, WIDTH 5.0MTRS, HEIGHT 3.42MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.34MTRS. WK CONSISTS OF TWO TARGETS, A PINNACLE STRUCTURE AND A SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS. [EGS, HI 1545]. AMEND DW 15MTRS. RSDRA2024000276816 01.11.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (TRINITY HOUSE SURVEY, DTD 28.07.2024).NFA
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2024

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 39.929 N,1 46.211 E
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FAQ

Where is the REGAIN wreck located?

The REGAIN wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.929 N,1 46.211 E.

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

The REGAIN lies at a depth of about 15.01 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.929 N,1 46.211 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REGAIN?

The seabed around the REGAIN lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the REGAIN discovered?

The wreck of the REGAIN was discovered in 1939.

What country did the REGAIN belong to?

The REGAIN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the REGAIN?

The REGAIN is classified as a drifter.

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