Tongue Beacon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Tongue beacon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.097 N,3 41.859 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584950
  • Longitude: -3.697650
Wreck Depth 28.5 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY)
Type Beacon
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 85
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2001

Surveying Details

H3838/86 3.12.87 H3838/86 3.12.87 WK, LEAST DEPTH 28.7 IN GEN DEPTH 37.2MTRS, IN 533505N, 034147W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 29.11.87). CHARTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK CLOSE W. - NM 1791/88. H3838/86 2.11.88 H3838/86 2.11.88 EXAM'D 26.11.87 USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.0 IN GEN DEPTH 37.25MTRS. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 085/265DEGS. A DEMOLISHED BEACON LYING ON ITS SIDE WITH LEGS POINTING E. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AS ONE OF THE TONGUE BEACONS. CHART AS WK 28.7MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 357). NFA. 14.12.01 14.12.01 AMEND TO OBSTN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

DUMPED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD.

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE WITH LEGS POINTING E

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 35.097 N,3 41.859 W
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FAQ

Where is the TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.097 N,3 41.859 W.

How deep is the TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.097 N,3 41.859 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What type of wreck is the TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY)?

The TONGUE BEACON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a beacon.

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