Where is the THISTLE wreck located?

The THISTLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.902 N,0 34.702 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THISTLE?

The seabed around the THISTLE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

The THISTLE sank on Sep 11, 1948.

The wreck of the THISTLE was discovered in 1948.

The THISTLE is classified as a trawler.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thistle Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 50.902 N,0 34.702 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.848367 Longitude: 0.578367
Water Depth	3 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	THISTLE
Type	trawler
Flag	GB
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Sep 11, 1948
Original Detection Year	1948
Last Detection Year	2013
Original Source	national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details	H6320/48 13.9.48 SANK APPROX 0.75M SW OF HASTINGS HBR RED LT, OR 505052N, 003448E. ABOUT 2FT OF MAST VISIBLE AT LW. (STATION OFFICER FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS CG). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 2200/48. H4959/73 25.3.75 NOT LOCATED BY NORMAL SOUNDING. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GENERAL DEPTH BY E/S 3MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4121/76 6.8.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR MAY/JUNE 1976. (SOISS.HI 41/76). H4121/76 5.1.77 NOT SEARCHED FOR OCT 1976. (HMS ENTERPRISE 266/11 DTD 22.11.76). 3.12.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, HI 1312). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date	May 23, 1978

PETROL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SPRANG A LEAK, WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK ON PASSATE RYE FOR NEWHAVEN. (HASTINGS CG).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 50.902 N,0 34.702 E

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