Sheraton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sheraton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 55.356 N,0 27.047 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.922600
  • Longitude: 0.450783
Wreck Depth -0.3 m
Water Depth -5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHERATON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 283
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1947
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details ST IN 525515N, 002706E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1190. H2704/53 26.8.53 WRECK LYING 232DEGS, 2.02M FROM HUNSTANTON WATER TR HAS ALMOST DISAPPEARED INTO THE SAND. 2 SMALL SHIPS FRAMES ABOVE THE SAND ARE VISIBLE & IT DRIES 2FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 7.4.53). AMEND TO ST DRIES 2FT. NE 1177 & NE 108. 25.4.55 AMEND TO ST DRIES 1FT [0.3MTRS] IN 525520N, 002709E [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 108. H2704/53 5.3.71 NOT SEEN DURING SURVEY, BUT KINGS LYNN HARBOUR MASTER REPORTS THAT IT STILL EXISTS AS CHARTED. DRIES 0.3MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 2/70). NCA. 28.10.04 EUT POSN: 5255.356N, 0027.047E. NE 1200. 10.7.08 NAME GIVEN AS SHERATON. IN 2004 THE WK MEASURED 38.5MTRS LONG, 5.35MTRS WIDE WITH SIZEABLE AMOUNT OF HULL STILL EXISTING. TIMBER FRAME WITH RIVETED METAL. PLATES CAST INTO RIBS BUT ALSO RIVETED TO OTHER PLATES. TIMBER & IRON FROM WK HAVE BEEN FOUND ALONG THE BEACH. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE BELIEVE VESSEL ORIGINALLY CALLED STANDON WHEN BUILT IN 1907. THERE IS EVIDENCE WITHIN THE WK TO SUGGEST THAT SHE WAS POSSIBLY USED FOR TARGET PRACTICE. PHOTO. (THE TIDE & TIMES OF THE WASH NEWSLETTER SPRING 2008) NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2005

Circumstances of loss

STEAL HULLED STEAM TRAWLER, BUILT 1907 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMELL, BEVERLEY, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STANDARD STEAM FISHING CO. LTD. USED DURING WW1 FOR BOOM DEFENCE WORK, DURING WW2 AS A PATROL VESSEL. STRANDED NEAR HUNTSTANTON WHILST BEING TOWED FOR USE AS A TARGET HULK. (SIBI & THE TIDE & TIMES OF THE WASH NEWSLETTER SPRING 2008)

General Comments

WK HAS ALMOST DISAPPEARED INTO THE SAND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 55.356 N,0 27.047 E
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FAQ

Where is the SHERATON wreck located?

The SHERATON wreck is located at coordinates 52 55.356 N,0 27.047 E.

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

The SHERATON lies at a depth of about -0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 52 55.356 N,0 27.047 E.

When did the SHERATON sink?

The SHERATON sank on Apr 23, 1947.

When was the wreck of the SHERATON discovered?

The wreck of the SHERATON was discovered in 1953.

What country did the SHERATON belong to?

The SHERATON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHERATON carrying?

The SHERATON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SHERATON?

The SHERATON had a tonnage of 283 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHERATON?

The SHERATON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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