Wreck Of An Admiralty Mooring Lighter, Known As The Pin Wreck. Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
historic
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Wreck of an admiralty mooring lighter, known as the pin wreck. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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50 33.181 N,2 9.634 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.553017
- Longitude: -2.160567
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| Wreck Depth |
22 m
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| Water Depth |
26 m
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| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. |
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Type
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steam ship
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| Sonar Length |
32.3 |
| Sonar Width |
17.3 |
| Shadow Height |
3.9 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1992 |
| Last Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
diver |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 1, 2050 |
Surveying Details
29.10.92 WK REPD LOCATED IN PA 503400N, 021100W. THOUGHT TO BE A WOODEN NAVAL STEAM VESSEL. HULL COPPER CLAD. BUTTON FROM MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY FOUND. ALSO A WINE JUG WITH A GOSPORT ADDRESS AND A STANDARD DIVER'S BOOT. THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK BETWEEN 1855-1900. (M FOLEY, TELECON 14.10.92). COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. 20.8.98 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. HH100/351/08 9.11.93 LOCATED IN 503310N, 020935W. (J K WELCH, 13.10.93). BR STD. HH100/351/10 31.10.95 REPD TO STAND 3MTRS PROUD OF SEABED IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 27MTRS. (J R SCOTT, 9.9.95). INS AS USC 24MTRS. - NM 3834/95. HH091/154/01 - SEP 2009/000108988 22.7.09 LOCATED 27.2.09 IN 5033.181N, 0209.634W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.49 IN GEN DEPTH 26.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 32.3MTRS, WIDTH 17.3MTRS, HT 3.90MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2025/000168647 25.03.25 WRECK KNOWN AS THE 'PIN WRECK LOCATED IN 50-33.181N 02-09.634W [WGD] HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED SCHEDULED MONUMENT STATUS UNDER THE ANCIENT MONUMENTS AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREAS ACT 1979 (E-MAIL SUSAN THOMPSON DTD 19.03.25, LISTING OFFICER, HISTORIC ENGLAND; LIST ENTRY NUMBER 1491788). ADDED
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50 33.181 N,2 9.634 W
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FAQ
Where is the Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. wreck located?
The Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.181 N,2 9.634 W.
How deep is the Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. and where exactly is it located?
The Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.181 N,2 9.634 W.
How deep is the seabed around the Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck.?
The seabed around the Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. lies at approximately 26 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. discovered?
The wreck of the Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. was discovered in 1992.
What type of wreck is the Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck.?
The Wreck of an Admiralty mooring lighter, known as the Pin Wreck. is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
HISTORIC