Barge Wreck 53723

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 53.012 N,1 14.963 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.883533
  • Longitude: 1.249383
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Orientation 58
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original 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 5153.012N, 0114.963E [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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