Stonecarrier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Stonecarrier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.55 N,1 27.879 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.342500
  • Longitude: 1.464650
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect awash
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STONECARRIER
Type barge
Length 106.7 m
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2000

Surveying Details

H4199/78 19.8.83 SUNK IN 511913N, 012735E. AWASH AT LAT. (DOVER MRCC TELEX DTD 11.8.83). CHART AS DW (AWASH). - NM 2284(T)/83. WZ 553 & 556 ISSUED. H4199/78 15.9.83 REFLOATED ON 8.9.83, BUT BROKE ADRIFT AND SANK AGAIN IN 512031N, 012759E [OGB]. REPD AS AWASH. (DOVER MRCC SIG DTD 8.9.83). E CARD BUOY, VQ(3)5S, ESTABLISHED 180MTRS E OF WK. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 9.9.83). WZ 639 ISSUED. NCA YET. H4199/78 12.10.83 SALVAGE OPS STILL IN PROGRESS BY EUROSALVE. HOPES THAT WK WILL SOON BE REFLOATED. (TH HARWICH TELEX DTD 11.10.83). 7.11.83 REFLOATED 27.10.83. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH HARWICH). AMENDED TO LIFT. SEP 2019/000022679 25.6.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

11.8.83 CAPSIZED WHEN TUG 'NEG CHIEFTAIN' SANK. CARGO OF STONE WAS DEPOSITED ON SEABED ABT A CABLE TO THE NORTH. (LL, 11.8.83)

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FAQ

Where is the STONECARRIER wreck located?

The STONECARRIER wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.55 N,1 27.879 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STONECARRIER?

The seabed around the STONECARRIER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the STONECARRIER sink?

The STONECARRIER sank on Aug 10, 1983.

When was the wreck of the STONECARRIER discovered?

The wreck of the STONECARRIER was discovered in 1983.

What cargo was the STONECARRIER carrying?

The STONECARRIER was carrying stone.

What type of wreck is the STONECARRIER?

The STONECARRIER is classified as a barge.

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