Barge Wreck 57380
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 59.881 N,4 58.157 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 51 m |
| Water Depth | 65 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | barge |
| Sonar Length | 24.6 |
| Sonar Width | 6.1 |
| Shadow Height | 9.5 |
| Orientation | 10 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 3, 1998 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1998 |
| Last Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH220/470/03 12.5.98 HH220/470/03 12.5.98 SANK IN 505948.5N, 045812.5W [OGB]. TOTAL HEIGHT OF BARGE ABOVE WATER APPROX 16FT. MARKED BY BLUE DHAN BUOY. (MRCC SWANSEA, FAX DTD 3.5.98). INS AS OBSTN WITH USC 50MTRS. - NM 2126/98.*HH090/799/01 7.12.99 EXAM'D 18.9.99 IN 5059.881N, 0458.157W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24.6MTRS, WIDTH 6.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND AND GRAVEL. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 29, 2012 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER AND SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TUG 'CORGI' WHILST ON PASSAGE PLYMOUTH TO CARDIFF.
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50 59.881 N,4 58.157 W
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General Comments
INTACT AND UPRIGHT