Camilla Weston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Camilla weston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 56.978 N,1 34.445 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.949633
  • Longitude: 1.574083
Wreck Depth 18.24 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMILLA WESTON
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 55.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 95
Tonnage 492
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1984
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4658/71 16.2.84 SANK 1.5MILES S OF HAISBRO LTV IN 525702N, 013432E, 195 MTRS S OF 30 INCH GAS PIPELINE. LOCATED USING DCS3 & SYLEDIS. ANCHOR CABLE LEADS OVER PIPELINE WITH ANCHOR TO THE N. TO BE SALVAGED BY END OF WEEK. (T WOODWARD, SHELL UK, TELECON). NCA. WZ ISSUED. H4658/71 17.2.84 WK MARKED BY W CARD BUOYS (RACON D) 6C W OF WK & 4C W OF WK. E CARD 3C E OF WK. BUOYS ONLY TEMPORARILY POSITIONED. (YARMOUTH MRCC & TH NM 26/84). NCA YET. H4658/71 27.2.84 CONFIRMED WK NO LONGER CONSIDERED DANGER TO PIPELINE AND WILL BE LEFT AS LIES. DIVERS REPORT VESSEL UPRIGHT ON SEABED WITH ONLY ABOUT 3MTRS CLEARANCE OVER MAST. BUOY POSNS WILL BE AMENDED SOON. (TH HARWICH, TELECON). NCA YET. H4658/71 9.3.84 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 3.5, FOUL AT 4.5MTRS. (TH TELEX 5.3.84). BUOYS NOW 2 W CARDS, Q(9)15S, 1.7 & 2.7 CABLES NW OF WK, & E CARD, Q(3)10S 1.3 CABLES E OF WK. RACON D ON OUTER W BUOY. (TH NM 28/84). INS AS SW 3.5MTRS WITH BUOYS. - NM 810/84 11.9.84 P R EUROSALVE LTD CONTRACTED TO REMOVE WRECK COMPLETELY. (LL 11.7.84). H4658/71 8.11.84 W CARD BUOY, RACON, 2.7 CABLES NW OF WK, TO BE DISCONTINUED ON, OR ABOUT, 23.11.84. (TH NM 75/84). DELETE BUOY. - NM 3072/84. H4658/71 24.9.86 WK TO BE LIFTED AND TOWED AWAY FOR DISPOSAL. (SHELLEXPRO LOWESTOFT). NCA YET. H4658/71 28.10.86 SURVEYED BY THV SIREN 3.10.86. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.05, FOUL AT 17.29MTRS [LAT]. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 3.10.86). DISPERSAL OPS STILL CONTINUE UNTIL CLEARANCE OF 19MTRS ACHIEVED. BUOYS REMAIN ON STATION. (TH HARWICH, TELECON 28.10.86). NCA. H4658/71 12.12.86 SURVEYED BY THV PATRICIA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4MTRS. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 15.11.86). H4658/71 30.3.87 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.5MTRS. BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN ON, OR ABOUT, 11.4.87. (TH NM 19/87). - NM 1282/87. H4658/71 13.4.87 W CARD BUOY REPD ADRIFT ON 11.4.87. LATER RECOVERED. STATION DISCONTINUED. (TH TELEX 11 & 12.4.87). NFA. SEP 2015/000041896 27.5.15 EXAM'D 20.10.14 IN 5256.978N, 0134.445E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT.(GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 18.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 27, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX-CROUCH '71. BUILT IN 1966 BY BOELE'S SCHPS. & MCHF, BOLNES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARDOF, PARCH & CO. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 530 BHP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TILBURY FOR LEITH. CARGO BULK GRAIN. WAS RUN INTO WHILE AT ANCHOR BY W GERMAN MV LARISSASEE IN THICK FOG. LATER SANK.

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT.

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FAQ

Where is the CAMILLA WESTON wreck located?

The CAMILLA WESTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 56.978 N,1 34.445 E.

How deep is the CAMILLA WESTON and where exactly is it located?

The CAMILLA WESTON lies at a depth of about 18.24 meters and is located at coordinates 52 56.978 N,1 34.445 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMILLA WESTON?

The seabed around the CAMILLA WESTON lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the CAMILLA WESTON sink?

The CAMILLA WESTON sank on Feb 15, 1984.

When was the wreck of the CAMILLA WESTON discovered?

The wreck of the CAMILLA WESTON was discovered in 1984.

What country did the CAMILLA WESTON belong to?

The CAMILLA WESTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAMILLA WESTON carrying?

The CAMILLA WESTON was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CAMILLA WESTON?

The CAMILLA WESTON had a tonnage of 492 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMILLA WESTON?

The CAMILLA WESTON is classified as a motor vessel.

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