Silver Ford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Silver ford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 28.027 N,1 45.89 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.467117
  • Longitude: 1.764833
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER FORD
Type drifter
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7227/21 24.11.21 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 100YDS FROM ENT TO LOWESTOFT HR. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (C-IN-C NORE TELEGRAM). - TNM ACTION. H260/22 12.2.22 CONSIDERABLE PORTION OF WK HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM STARBOARD SIDE KEEL & ENGINES REMAIN. THESE WILL PROBABLY BE REMOVED ONCE WEATHER PERMITS. SMALL PART OF FORE END IS VISIBLE AT LW SPRINGS. - TNM ACTION. H260/22 13.5.22 OWING TO BAD WEATHER, WK NOT YET REMOVED. H260/22 12.10.22 WK HAS BEEN CLEARED & TAKEN INTO LOWESTOFT HARBOUR WHERE IT IS LYING JUST INSIDE, CLOSE N OF ENTRANCE & CLEAR OF FAIRWAY. (HM LOWESTOFT, 7.10.22). NCA. H2098/74 27.1.76 INVESTIGATED WITH TRANSIT SONAR. NOT FOUND. POSN ENCROACHED BY BANK. (HMS ECHO, HI 15/75). AMENDED TO ABEY. NCA. H4658/71 28.11.77 POSN INVESTIGATED BY CLOSE SOUNDING. NOT FOUND. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 25.10.77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2014/000142852 1.12.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1458). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 12.4.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017. (EGS, HI 1545). NFA. SEP 2018/000262693 18.1.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2018. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1612). NFA. SEP 2020/000228498 24.9.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY (2020). (HI 1688, A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD). NFA. SEP 2022/000002191 17.1.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1738). NFA. RSDRA2023000011569 03.02.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1762). NFA. RSDRA2024000303863 08.04.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2024). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1858). NFA
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION OFF LOWESTOFT. (C-IN-C NORE TELEGRAM).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 28.027 N,1 45.89 E
Silver Ford on Wreck Map Silver Ford Wreck on Google Map

More Drifter Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the SILVER FORD wreck located?

The SILVER FORD wreck is located at coordinates 52 28.027 N,1 45.89 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER FORD?

The seabed around the SILVER FORD lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SILVER FORD discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER FORD was discovered in 1921.

What country did the SILVER FORD belong to?

The SILVER FORD belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SILVER FORD?

The SILVER FORD is classified as a drifter.

Back to Wrecks