Where is the WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 43.259 N,1 42.673 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 1, 1986.

When was the wreck of the WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What type of wreck is the WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY)?

The WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a transport vessel.

Whispering Grass (Possibly) Wreck

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Whispering grass (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	52 43.259 N,1 42.673 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 52.720983 Longitude: 1.711217
Water Depth	12 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	WHISPERING GRASS (POSSIBLY)
Type	transport vessel
Length	21.3 m
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 1, 1986
Original Detection Year	1986
Last Detection Year	2005
Original Source	national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details	H4658/71 30.4.86 BEACHED 4.4.86 IN 524348N, 014130E. (YARMOUTH MRCC, TLX DTD 5.4.86). NCA. 11.4.86 NO LONGER VISIBLE. POSSIBLY MOVED BY RECENT TIDES & GALES. (YARMOUTH MRCC). H4021/86 6.8.87 NOTHING SEEN ON BEACH & NO CONTACT ON SONAR UP TO THE SURF LINE. (NP 1016, HI 370). NCA. HH090/569/01 20.7.93 SMALL WK-LIKE CONTACT LOCATED WITH DCS3 IN 524314N, 014247.3E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CONSIDERED TO LIE FLUSH WITH, OR JUST BELOW, LEVEL OF SEABED. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 569). BR STD. HH090/844/01 12.4.99 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 844). NCA. HH091/113/01 21.5.05 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED. GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 1113). NCA. 20.10.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (MMT, HI 1367). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date	Oct 20, 2011

General Comments

BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 43.259 N,1 42.673 E

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