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
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2011

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.

General Comments

BURIED

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

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.

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