Anchor Wreck 12161
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 10.029 N,2 0.89 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 31 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | Anchor |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 9, 1991 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1991 |
| Last Detection Year | 1995 |
| Original Source | merchant ship |
| Surveying Details | HH160/351/02 5.2.91 ANCHOR AND 6 SHACKLES CABLE SLIPPED IN 521000N, 020100E. POSN BY DECCA. (MV FOKA GAS I, HN 9.1.91). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 13.5.93 NOT SHOWN ON NETH CHART 3371 [1990 EDN]. NCA YET. 24.8.93 NOT SHOWN ON NETH 3371 [1993 EDN]. NCA. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 18.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
SLIPPED BY MV FOKA GAS I IN AN 'EMERGENCY SITUATION'. (MV FOKA GAS I).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 10.029 N,2 0.89 E
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- Other Wreck 12211 2648.6 M
- Other Wreck 12192 3785 M
- Jamesina Wreck 3790.1 M
- Aircraft Wreck 49729 3978.5 M
- Other Wreck 44284 4909.5 M
- Ub 16 Wreck 6497.3 M
- Hms River Clyde (Possibly) Wreck 6655.2 M
- Other Wreck 12181 6765.8 M
- Lapwing (Possibly) Wreck 7273 M
General Comments
ANCHOR AND 6 SHACKLES