Barge Wreck 10605

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 23.679 N,0 34.156 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.394650
  • Longitude: 0.569267
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historic shipwreck and marine obstruction survey details for the underwater wreck located at coordinates 51 23.679 N, 0 34.156 E in the River Medway. The site consists of a structural description of five barge hulks sitting on mud, originally positioned to form a pier for the Medway Cruising Club. Survey records from the Medway Ports Authority document this notable marine feature.

Surveying Details

H2742/64 24.9.71 LINE OF 5 BARGE HULKS SITTING ON MUD TO FORM PIER FOR MEDWAY CRUISING CLUB CENTRED ON 512338N, 003418E APPROX. (MEDWAY PORTS AUTH SURVEY [K4581]). NC 1835. 5.11.04 SEPARATE RECORDS CREATED. POSN 5123.679N, 0034.156E [WGD]. BR STD.

General Comments

FORM PART OF PIER

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