Sheraton (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Sheraton (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 56.938 N,0 29.458 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.948967
  • Longitude: 0.490967
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHERATON (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 283
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1947
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/05 26.6.92 ONLY A BARE OUTLINE OF THE WRECK REMAINS IN THE SAND JUST UNDER THE LIGHTHOUSE AT HUNSTANTON. (N C A WHYE, 17.6.92). NCA YET. POSN 525700N, 002942E [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 29.8.12 SHOWN AS OUTLINE OF WK CENTRED ON 5256.938N, 0029.458E [WGD], LYING 045/225 DEGS ON GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND FOUL.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY COOK WELSON & GEMMEL, BEVERLY. OWNED BY THE STANDARD STEAM FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH, HULL. (SIBI). REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN USED AS RADAR DETECTION VESSEL, MOORED AT ENTRANCE TO THE WASH, DURING WW2. LATER CONVERTED FOR USE BY RAF AS TARGET. BROKE FREE FROM MOORING DURING A GALE AND WENT ASHORE AT HUNSTANTON IN AROUND 1944. REFERRED TO AS THE 'SHERIDAN' IN LOCAL NEWSPAPER CUTTING. (N C A WHYE).

General Comments

OUTLINE OF THE WRECK REMAINS IN THE SAND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 56.938 N,0 29.458 E
Sheraton (Possibly) on Wreck Map Sheraton (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the SHERATON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SHERATON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.938 N,0 29.458 E.

When did the SHERATON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SHERATON (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 23, 1947.

When was the wreck of the SHERATON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SHERATON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the SHERATON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SHERATON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHERATON (POSSIBLY)?

The SHERATON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 283 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHERATON (POSSIBLY)?

The SHERATON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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