Anchor Wreck 1965

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 26.897 N,0 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.448283
  • Longitude: 0.383333
Water Depth 12 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 Nov 7, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 51 26.897 N, 0 23 E in the Thames Estuary. This submerged obstruction was historically reported lost at position 51 26.52 N, 00 23.06 E. The site is currently designated for filing purposes only and is not charted on BA 1186.

Surveying Details

H4253/83 30.11.87 LOST IN POSN 512652N, 002306E. (LL 9.11.86). NCA. 5.11.12 NOT SHOWN ON BA 1186 [EDN 11 DTD 12.5.11]. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

LOST BY POLISH S PASSENGER VESSEL STEFAN BATORY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.897 N,0 23 E
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