Barge Wreck 9177

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.012 S,36 30.43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.283533
  • Longitude: -36.507167
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Length 16 m
Width 5.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date May 22, 1999

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck Details: Small metal barge shipwreck located near King Edward Cove, South Georgia. The wreck measures 16 meters in length with a 5.4-meter beam and lies on its side, leaning against the port side of the vessel Louise. The highest point dries 2.3 meters at a tidal range of 0.9 meters. Official surveyed coordinates are 54 17.012 S, 36 30.43 W.

Surveying Details

9.6.86 SMALL WK, ON ITS SIDE, SUNK ALONGSIDE LOUISE, IN 541643S, 363020W APPROX. (PHOTOPLOT PG1803). H2310/85 19.8.87 EXAM'D 20.1.87 IN 541700.9S, 363026.5W [WGC]. A METAL BARGE SUNK, & LYING ON ITS SIDE, LEANING ON PORT SIDE OF LOUISE [SEE 56642]. LENGTH 16MTRS, BEAM 5.5MTRS. HIGHEST POINT DRIES 2.3MTRS. (HMS HERALD, HI 277). PLOTS IN 541643S, 363020W ON BA 3589 [KING EDWARD COVE]. INS AS STF [TIDAL RANGE ONLY 0.9MTRS]. BR STD. 22.2.95 WGD POSN: 541700.7S, 363025.8W. NC 3589 [LATER WITHDRAWN].

General Comments

LIES CLOSE TO WK [56642]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 17.012 S,36 30.43 W
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