Tongue Sand Tower (Remains) Wreck

Field Value
Tongue sand tower (remains) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.575 N,1 21.999 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.492917
  • Longitude: 1.366650
Water Depth 8 m
Drying Height of the Feature 4 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS)
Type Structure
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers N CARD, Q, & E CARD 'E TONGUE SAND TWR', VQ(3) 5 SEC
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2012

Surveying Details

13.10.97 REMAINING LEG OF RUINS OF TONGUE SAND TOWER CHARTED IN 512932.5N, 012206.5E [OGB] ON BA 1605. DANGER LINE EXTENDED TO S AND E. NO PREVIOUS RECORD HELD. HH244/410/04 13.10.97 SMALL BOAT SEARCH FOUND A PIECE OF THE STEEL STRUCTURE AWASH WITH THE TIDAL HEIGHT AT 1.4MTRS. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF OTHER WRECKAGE JUST BELOW THE SURFACE. POSN OF WRECKAGE IS SOME 15MTRS S OF THE STANDING RUINED LEG. POSN FIX NOT ATTEMPTED, BUT THE HIGH SPOT MUST BE VERY CLOSE TO THE CENTRE OF THE ORIGINAL STRUCTURE. PLA WK REPORT 29/97). COVERED BY LEGEND 'RUINS' AND CHARTED DANGER CIRCLE. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5129.575N, 0121.999E.

General Comments

SEE BA 1606 FOR LIMITS OF AREA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.575 N,1 21.999 E
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FAQ

Where is the TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS) wreck located?

The TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.575 N,1 21.999 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS)?

The seabed around the TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS) discovered?

The wreck of the TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS) was discovered in 1997.

What type of wreck is the TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS)?

The TONGUE SAND TOWER (REMAINS) is classified as a structure.

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