Sunk Head Tower Wreck

Field Value
Sunk head tower Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.486 N,1 30.271 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.774767
  • Longitude: 1.504517
Wreck Depth 2.3 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNK HEAD TOWER
Sonar Length 57.8
Sonar Width 34.9
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1990
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers N CARD, Q, SUNK HEAD TOWER, 2C NE.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2013

Surveying Details

HH244/351/01 8.3.90 RUINS OF SUNK HEAD TOWER, IN 514624N, 013024E, APPROX, REPORTED NO LONGER VISIBLE. (MRSC THAMES, TLX DTD 14.2.80). AMEND CHARTED TOWER TO OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED). - NM 1183/90. HH244/351/01 1.8.90 EXAM'D 20.7.90 IN 514627N, 013022E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.0, FOUL AT 2.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.0MTRS. REMAINS ARE INTACT AND COVER AN AREA ABOUT 50MTRS SQUARE. (NP 1016, HN 2/90). AMEND TO OSW 2MTRS. - NM 2528/90. HH090/495/01 28.9.90 DETAILS ABOVE REPEATED. NO SCOUR HAS YET DEVELOPED. MAG ANOMALY OBSERVED IN VICINITY. (NP 1016, HI 495). NFA. HH090/516/01 4.12.91 EXAM'D 20.9.91 IN 514627.3N, 013022.6E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.0, FOUL AT 2.15MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.1 IN GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. (NP 1016, HI 516). NCA. HH090/549/01 8.9.92 EXAM'D 20.6.92 IN 514627.3N, 013021.2E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.1, FOUL AT 2.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.6 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEG. LENGTH APPROX 50MTRS. A STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 549). AMEND TO OSW 2.1MTRS. BR STD. HH090/574/01 15.10.93 LOCATED 5.9.93 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN IN GEN DEPTH 13.8MTRS. NO SONAR HT. ONLY SLIGHT MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE. (NP 1016, HI 574). NCA. HH090/626/01 15.6.94 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 627). HH090/655/01 19.7.95 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 655). HH090/690/01 23.7.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 690). HH090/769/01 14.7.98 EXAM'D 21.4.98 IN 514627.3N, 013021.9E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 2.3, FOUL 2.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.3 IN GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SUBSTANTIAL AREA OF LARGE SECTIONS OF WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 769). BR STD. HH090/852/01 19.7.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 852). HH090/936/01 3.8.01 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 936). HH090/993/01 1.7.02 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. GEN DEPTH 12.7MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 993). NCA. 1.3.13 EXAM'D 30.11.12 IN 5146.486N, 0130.271E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.59 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 57.8MTRS, WIDTH 34.9MTRS, HT 10.4MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). PLATFORM WITH LEGS. RETAIN SW 2.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY MV CAVENDISH.

General Comments

PLATFORM & LEGS, SCOUR ON SE SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the SUNK HEAD TOWER wreck located?

The SUNK HEAD TOWER wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.486 N,1 30.271 E.

How deep is the SUNK HEAD TOWER and where exactly is it located?

The SUNK HEAD TOWER lies at a depth of about 2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 46.486 N,1 30.271 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNK HEAD TOWER?

The seabed around the SUNK HEAD TOWER lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SUNK HEAD TOWER sink?

The SUNK HEAD TOWER sank on Feb 14, 1990.

When was the wreck of the SUNK HEAD TOWER discovered?

The wreck of the SUNK HEAD TOWER was discovered in 1990.

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