Tanker Wreck 29271

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.235 N,5 38.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.203917
  • Longitude: -5.634317
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type tanker
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H2959/73 18.7.73 H2959/73 18.7.73 WK LOCATED IN 501212N, 053800W [OGB] USING DECCA. DIVER REPORTS WK LIES N/S BOWS S, STERN INDICATED BY PROPELLER, BROKEN OFF MAIN SUPERSTRUCTURE. STERN TO MIDSHIPS UPSIDE DOWN & SEPARATE, BOWS ALSO UPSIDE DOWN & TO ONE SIDE. FAIRLY INTACT WITH ANCHOR, WINCH TO ONE SIDE, COULD BE A SMALL TANKER. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. (MR GILES, 14.7.73). CHART AS USC 15MTRS [8FMS]. BR STD. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. 13.12.11 13.12.11 NOT LOCATED 19.9.09 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP. BOWS S

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