Sweep Ii Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Sweep ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 54.647 N,1 20.878 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.910783
- Longitude: 1.347967
|
| Wreck Depth |
4.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SWEEP II |
|
Type
|
merchant vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
145 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 5, 1940
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.6, |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
1979 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 13, 2003 |
Surveying Details
H0548/40 28.6.40 WK IN 16FT WITH STARBOARD SIDE OF DECK SHOWING 5FT AT LWST, & 2 SETS OF DAVITS & FUNNEL SHOWING 11FT AT LWST. POSN WITH LANDGUARD GROIN BN 321DEG 1.63M, OR 186 DEG 2.55M FROM FR LT ON SEAWARD END OF FELIXSTOWE PIER. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE N. (TH, 25.6.40). - TFNMS 1620 & 1621/40. H0548/40 31.7.40 INS ST 186DEG 2.55M FROM FR LT ON SEAWARD END OF FELIXSTOWE PIER. - NM 1889/40. H0548/40 17.10.41 SWEPT CLEAR AT 11FT, FOUL AT 12FT. (SMLS, 22.6.41). H00548/40 17.10.41 INS BUOY CLOSE N OF WK. - FNM 2447/41. H2134/70 27.2.70 EXAM'D 29.5.69 IN 515437N, 012059E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 4.6MTRS, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.9 IN GEN DEPTH 4.4-5.6MTRS. SCOUR 6.6MTRS. SMALL EXTENT & LIES IN ITS SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1/69). AMEND TO SW 2FMS 4FT. BR STD. H3186/73 8.5.73 EXAM'D IN 515436N, 012100E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 4.2 IN GEN DEPTH 6.4MTRS. SCOUR 7.0MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. 7.11.73 AMEND TO SW 4.6MTRS. NC 2052. H4358/74 16.2.76 LOCATED. SEA STATE PRECLUDED CLOSE SOUNDING. SCOUR DEPTH BY E/S 6.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5-6MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/75). NCA. H4726/77 16.3.79 LOCATED IN 515438N, 012102E [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5-6MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, K8120/1). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH.
Circumstances of loss
OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY MINE, EN-ROUTE IPSWICH TO SPOIL GROUNDS. ONE MAN LOST. (WW2SL & LL WW2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 54.647 N,1 20.878 E
Sweep Ii on Wreck Map
Sweep Ii Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SWEEP II wreck located?
The SWEEP II wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.647 N,1 20.878 E.
How deep is the SWEEP II and where exactly is it located?
The SWEEP II lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.647 N,1 20.878 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SWEEP II?
The seabed around the SWEEP II lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the SWEEP II sink?
The SWEEP II sank on Jun 5, 1940.
When was the wreck of the SWEEP II discovered?
The wreck of the SWEEP II was discovered in 1940.
What country did the SWEEP II belong to?
The SWEEP II belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the SWEEP II?
The SWEEP II had a tonnage of 145 tons.
What type of wreck is the SWEEP II?
The SWEEP II is classified as a merchant vessel.
General Comments
ONLY DEBRIS REMAINS