Barge Wreck 51021

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 53.051 N,1 15.144 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.884183
  • Longitude: 1.252400
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Length 25 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.5
Orientation 58
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source survey vessel
Markers Y ST ANDREW'S CROSS MARKER ON ALTERNATE BARGES
Surveying Details SEE RECORD 15013 FOR PREVIOUS DETAILS 12.5.01 12.5.01 STF CHARTED IN 5153.051N, 0115.144E [WGD], 1 OF 20 BARGES/LIGHTERS FORMING A WAVE BREAK. NE 2695 [SEPARATE RECORDS CREATED FOR EACH BARGE].
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AS SEA DEFENCES. (NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY)

General Comments

1 OF 20 BARGES/LIGHTERS SUNK TO FORM A WAVEBREAK See Also: 15013

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