Barge Wreck 16197

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.656 N,0 34.223 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.394267
  • Longitude: 0.570383
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Orientation 130
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

Underwater wreck survey details for a line of five barge hulks located in the River Medway, Kent, at coordinates 51 23.656 N, 0 34.223 E. These historic barge hulks were intentionally placed on the mud to serve as a pier for the Medway Cruising Club. The site remains documented by the UK Hydrographic Office as an underwater obstruction. This nautical survey entry confirms the location of these submerged vessel remains within the Medway estuary, providing essential navigational data for mariners and maritime researchers monitoring seabed obstructions in this region.

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 5123.656N, 0034.223E [WGD]. BR STD.

General Comments

FORMS PART OF PIER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.656 N,0 34.223 E
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