Bob Read (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Bob read (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 28.366 N,1 46.781 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.472767
  • Longitude: 1.779683
Wreck Depth 9.74 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOB READ (PROBABLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Shadow Height 0.71
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7669/31 29.10.31 SANK IN 522821N, 014652E. MARKED BY LT BUOY. (TH NM 56/31). CHART AS DW WITH LT BUOY. - NM 2007(T)/31. H7669/31 15.2.32 DISPERSED TO GROUND LEVEL. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, 11.2.32). NM 2007(T)/31 CANCELLED. - NM 294/32. H2098/74 19.11.74 INVESTIGATED BY TRANSIT SONAR BY HMS ECHO. TWO GOOD BOTTOM CONTACTS BUT NOTHING FOUND BY CLOSE SOUNDING. (ISS, HI 10/74). NCA. H2098/74 27.1.76 SEARCHED FOR BY TRANSIT SONAR MS47. NOT LOCATED. (HMS ECHO, HI 15/75). NCA. H4658/71 28.11.77 NOT FOUND. INVESTIGATED BY CLOSE SOUNDING. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. HH242/530/05 20.4.98 OBSTN LOCATED IN 522820.3N, 014653.4E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.8MTRS. (NP 1016, HN DTD 2.4.98). CHART AS OB SW 9.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/767/01 1.7.98 EXAM'D 1.4.98 IN 522820.3N, 014653.4E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.8, FOUL 10.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. COVERS 10MTRS BY 10MTRS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ONE DISTINCT PIECE WITH NO SCATTERED DEBRIS. SITS IN OWN SCOUR, WHICH EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 310DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 767). NCA. HH090/849/01 10.6.99 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. MEDIUM MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 849). NCA. HH090/884/01 12.4.00 LOCATED. NOT EXAMINED. STANDS LESS THAN 0.5MTR ABOVE THE BOTTOM. (NP 1016, HI 884), NCA. HH090/941/01 11.6.01 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 941). NCA. HH242/530/08 14.1.02 LEAST E/S DEPTH NOW 9.2MTRS. (TH, SURVEY DTD 28.9.01). AMEND TO OBSTN 9.2MTRS. BR STD. HH090/999/01 10.5.02 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. GEN DEPTH 10.7MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 999). NCA. HH242/530/08 26.7.02 EXAM'D IN LISTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8MTRS. (TH SURVEY DTD 12.5.02). NCA. HH091/021/01 9.5.03 EXAM'D 27.2.03 IN 5228.363N, 0146.781E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 9.6, FOUL 9.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.7 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 7.5MTRS, WIDTH 4.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 1021). AMEND TO SW 9.6MTRS. BR STD. HH091/112/01 10.8.05 EXAM'D 26.5.05 IN 5228.366N, 0146.782E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.84MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 1112). IN TWO PARTS, PROBABLY BURIED. RETAIN OSW 9.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2006/000383662 3.11.06 LOCATED BY M/B. NOT EXAM'D. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1164). NCA. HH091/219/01 1.10.07 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.92MTRS. LENGTH 8MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1292). NCA. 12.12.12 EXAM'D 5.10.12 IN 5228.366N, 0145.781E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.68 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 4.95MTRS, WIDTH 3.75MTRS, HT 1.75MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1397). RETAIN DW 9.6MTRS. SEP 2017/000317850 4.1.18 EXAM�D 24.7.17 IN 5228.366N, 0146.781E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.23MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 4.6MTRS, WIDTH 3.25MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 0/180 DEGS. NFS. (TH SURVEY 2017). AMEND F 9.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2017/000186964 10.4.18 EXAM�D 21.11.17; LOCATED IN 5228.366N, 0146.781E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. LENGTH 7.81MTRS, WIDTH 4.0MTRS, HT 1.56MTRS. ORIENTATION 102/282 DEGS. FEATURE CONSISTS OF TWO IRREGULAR PINNACLES. (EGS, HI 1545). AMEND DW 9.2MTRS. SEP 2018/000222717 11.09.18 EXAM�D 05.06.18; LOCATED IN 5228.366N, 0146.779E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.48MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. NFS(TRINITY HOUSE SURVEY, 2018). NFA. SEP 2018/000262693 18.1.19 LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY (2018). LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.82MTRS. NFS. (HI 1612, A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD). RETAIN FOUL 9.7MTRS. SEP 2021/000230471 28.9.2021 FOUL LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2021. NFS. (TH SURVEY DTD 12-13.8.21). NFA. RSDRA2023000011569 06.02.23 EXAM'D 17.10.2022 IN 5228.366N, 0146.781E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.74MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. LENGTH 2.45MTRS, WIDTH 1.38MTRS, HEIGHT 0.71MTRS, ORIENTATION 070/250 DEGS. CYLINDRICAL SHAPED OUTCROP. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1762 - H525-10909). RETAIN F 9.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2023

General Comments

CYLINDRICAL SHAPED OUTCROP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 28.366 N,1 46.781 E
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FAQ

Where is the BOB READ (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BOB READ (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 28.366 N,1 46.781 E.

How deep is the BOB READ (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BOB READ (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 9.74 meters and is located at coordinates 52 28.366 N,1 46.781 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOB READ (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BOB READ (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BOB READ (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BOB READ (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1931.

What country did the BOB READ (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BOB READ (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BOB READ (PROBABLY)?

The BOB READ (PROBABLY) is classified as a drifter.

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