Cables Chains Mooring Nets Tackle Wires Wreck 1990

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 26.853 N,0 22.195 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.447550
  • Longitude: 0.369917
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Cables/Chains/Mooring/Nets/Tackle/Wires
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located at 51 26.853 N, 0 22.195 E near the River Thames Estuary. This marine hazard was historically identified as a swamped mooring and recorded as a foul obstruction. Surveys conducted by the UK Hydrographic Office indicate the object was not located during subsequent sonar and echo sounder sweeps, though the official position remains logged for navigational safety. Mariners navigating the Thames Estuary approach should remain aware of this charted point.

Surveying Details

H1425/86 19.8.86 SWAMPED MOORING REPLACE MOORING BUOY IN 512649.4N, 002217.7E [OGB]. (PLA CCA 22/86). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH091/092/01 23.8.05 NOT LOCATED BY M/B, DCS3 OR E/S. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1092). NCA. 12.10.12 [WGD] POSN: 5126.853N, 0022.195E.

General Comments

NFS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 26.853 N,0 22.195 E
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