Titan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Titan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.635 N,0 41.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.777250
  • Longitude: -0.698167
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TITAN
Type Structure
Length 21.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 5, 2000

Surveying Details

22.3.89 AGROUND ON ROCKS AT ALDWICK NEAR POSN OF CHARTED STRANDED WK [SEE 20141]. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS TO BE MADE. (SOLENT DG MRCS/RNW TELECON 21.3.89). NCA YET. POSN 504636N, 004148W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. HH232/352/01 11.4.89 DESCRIBED AS DUMB PONTOON 'TITAN'. LIES WITH SOME TANKS BUCKLED AND HOLED. PRIESTMAN GRAB UNIT ON DECK WATER-DAMAGED. TO BE REFLOATED WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (LL, 28.3.89). NCA. HH232/352/01 10.5.89 REFLOATED 7.4.89. (LL, 20.4.89). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. HH091/003/01 20.1.03 NOT SIGHTED AT LW. (NP 1016, HI 1003). NCA. SEP 2016/000145339 1.11.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (EGS, HI 1524). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE AWAY FROM TOW OF HOPPER BARGE 'FPT IV' [SEE WK [20242] 504354.5N, 005348W], DRIFTED AND WENT AGROUND. (SOLENT CG MRSC).

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FAQ

Where is the TITAN wreck located?

The TITAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.635 N,0 41.89 W.

When did the TITAN sink?

The TITAN sank on Mar 18, 1989.

When was the wreck of the TITAN discovered?

The wreck of the TITAN was discovered in 1989.

What cargo was the TITAN carrying?

The TITAN was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What type of wreck is the TITAN?

The TITAN is classified as a structure.

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