Walter Dean Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Walter dean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.849 N,3 13.613 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.430817
  • Longitude: -3.226883
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALTER DEAN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 70
Tonnage 65
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1894
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2006

Surveying Details

POSN 532546N, 031316W ON MD & HB SURVEY [K 1758]. 2.6.1894 DISPERSED 2.6.1894. REDUCED TO LBD IN 532545N, 031314W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4202/55 5.11.57 H4202/55 5.11.57 ST SHOWN IN 532546N, 031316W ON MDHB SURVEY DTD [K1758]. - NM BLOCK 2504/57. H3906/59 20.8.59 H3906/59 20.8.59 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K2184]. DELETE. BR STD. 27.3.75 27.3.75 ST DRIES 0.5MTRS [LAT] SHOWN IN 532546N, 031316W ON SURVEY [K3500/10]. BR STD. H2003/86 25.2.87 H2003/86 25.2.87 EXAMINED 2.1.87 IN 532550N, 031332W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 1.7 IN GEN DEPTH 2.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.7MTR. SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS, 4 X 2MTRS, LYING 070/250DEG. CHART AS FOUL. (MD & HC, HI 323). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 27.3.06 27.3.06 EUT POSN: 5325.849N, 0313.613W. NE 1953.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON HIGH PART OF E HOYLE BANK, WESTWARD OF H5 RED BUOY.

General Comments

SINGLE PIECE OF DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the WALTER DEAN wreck located?

The WALTER DEAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.849 N,3 13.613 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALTER DEAN?

The seabed around the WALTER DEAN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the WALTER DEAN sink?

The WALTER DEAN sank on Feb 1, 1894.

When was the wreck of the WALTER DEAN discovered?

The wreck of the WALTER DEAN was discovered in 1894.

What country did the WALTER DEAN belong to?

The WALTER DEAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WALTER DEAN carrying?

The WALTER DEAN was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the WALTER DEAN?

The WALTER DEAN had a tonnage of 65 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALTER DEAN?

The WALTER DEAN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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