The Stones Buoy Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
The stones buoy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.768 N,5 25.46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.262800
  • Longitude: -5.424333
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THE STONES BUOY
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2011

Surveying Details

H2959/73 11.7.73 H2959/73 11.7.73 BUOY LYING ON ITS SIDE IN 501544N, 052524W USING DECCA. SEEMS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE. BELL LIGHT ETC INTACT, MOORINGS ATTACHED. MISIDENTIFIED BY INEXPERIENCED DIVERS AS SUBMARINE. (MR GILES 12.6.73). NCA. 21.3.78 21.3.78 TH INFORMED, ALREADY AWARE, NOT REALLY INTERESTED UNLESS RAISED. H3403/79 21.5.73 H3403/79 21.5.73 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 SEARCH IN ONE DIRECTION. NATURE OF BOTTOM: ROCK. PROBABLY STILL EXISTS BUT UNLIKELY TO RISE ABOVE SURROUNDING ROCKS. (HMS HECATE, HI 13/78). NCA. 15.12.11 15.12.11 LOCATED 31.1.11 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. SLIGHT ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). SEABED FISSURED ROCK. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUOY SANK IN 1953 AND WRITTEN OFF BY TH.

General Comments

MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

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FAQ

Where is the THE STONES BUOY wreck located?

The THE STONES BUOY wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.768 N,5 25.46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THE STONES BUOY?

The seabed around the THE STONES BUOY lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the THE STONES BUOY discovered?

The wreck of the THE STONES BUOY was discovered in 1953.

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