Stormcock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Stormcock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.497 N,2 42.999 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.508283
  • Longitude: -2.716650
Wreck Depth -5.7 m
Water Depth -6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STORMCOCK
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 18.9 m
Width 5.8 m
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 6, 2006

Surveying Details

H3074/45 27.7.45 ST DRIES 30FT, IN 513028N, 024256W, LATER AMENDED TO 513027N, 024256W, ON SURVEY [E1908]. - NM 2146/45. 15.10.53 SHOWN AS FOUL ON PORT OF BRISTOL SURVEY DTD 1953. NC 1859. 24.10.55 NOT SHOWN ON PORT OF BRISTOL SURVEY. DELETE. NE 1859. 21.7.64 FOUL SHOWN ON SURVEY [E1908]. NC 1166. 29.7.70 SHOWN AS OBSTN ON PORT OF BRISTOL SURVEY. NE 1859. H1430/76 21.1.77 WK DRIES 5.7MTRS IN 513028.12N, 024255.24W. LYING N/S. SIZE 20 X 6MTR. ON DRYING BANK 4MTRS. (AVONMOUTH SURVEY DTD 18.9.76 [K3896 FOLIO KM(21)]). BR STD. 25.5.06 [EUT] POSN: 5130.497N, 0242.999W. NE 1859.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL. S TUG. FOUNDERED THEN REFLOATED BUT LATER BROKEN UP AS A CTL. (SIBI).

General Comments

DIMENSIONS AS REPORTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.497 N,2 42.999 W
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FAQ

Where is the STORMCOCK wreck located?

The STORMCOCK wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.497 N,2 42.999 W.

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

The STORMCOCK lies at a depth of about -5.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.497 N,2 42.999 W.

When was the wreck of the STORMCOCK discovered?

The wreck of the STORMCOCK was discovered in 1945.

What country did the STORMCOCK belong to?

The STORMCOCK belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the STORMCOCK?

The STORMCOCK is classified as a tug.

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