Anchor Wreck 49661

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 27.613 N,0 16.233 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.460217
  • Longitude: 0.270550
Water Depth 10 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 Apr 16, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.4.73 LOST APPROX 265DEGS, 3C FROM STONE NESS PT. (LL, 17.4.73). POSN APPROX FOR FILING 512735N, 001620E. NCA. HH091/092/01 19.8.05 NOT LOCATED BY M/B AND DCS3. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1092). NCA. 5.11.12 NOT SHOWN ON BA 2151 [EDN 8 DTD 8.11.12].
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2012

Circumstances of loss

PORT ANCHOR LOST BY M TANKER ESSO FENNIA. PASSAGE NAANTALI FOR WEST THURROCK OIL TERMINAL. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.613 N,0 16.233 E
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