Centurion (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Centurion (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.932 N,1 5.198 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.498867
  • Longitude: 1.086633
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CENTURION (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1939
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3234/55 24.8.55 H3234/55 24.8.55 AREA OF MINIMUM DIAMETER OF 1700FT AROUND POSN 512954N, 010518E SWEPT AS NEAR TO THE BOTTOM AS HEAVY GROWTH OF WEED & UNEVENESS OF BOTTOM WOULD PERMIT. EVEN 4FT FROM BOTTOM AT EACH BOAT, THE SWEEP WIRE FOULED & CLEARED AT FREQUENT INTERVALS. 16 FOULS WERE OBTAINED, 3 OF THESE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF REPORTED POSN OF WK. WEED PROBABLE CAUSE OF ALL FOULS AS THE SWEEP WIRE ALWAYS CLEARED ITSELF BEFORE A FIX COULD BE OBTAINED WITH THE WIRE UP & DOWN. NO SIGN OF WK OBSERVED BY E/S. (ECES, 19.4.55). INS AS FOUL. H2133/70 30.1.70 H2133/70 30.1.70 EXAM'D 29.10.69. LEAST E/S DEPTHS OF PEAKS: [A] 7.1MTRS, [B] 6.2MTRS. SMALL PEAKS WHICH COULD BE DISPERSED WRECKAGE BUT ARE MOST PROBABLY SMALL BOTTOM FEATURES FOUND IN POSNS [A] 234DEGS 900FT, [B] 277DEG 500FT FROM THE CHARTED POSN. RETAIN AS FOUL. (HMS EGERIA, HI 51/69). 9.4.90 9.4.90 BARGE CENTURION POSSIBLY. (PLA 202/3-9 DTD 23.1.90). 14.10.94 14.10.94 NOT SHOWN ON PLA SURVEY 202/11 [JUNE 1994]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2003
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.932 N,1 5.198 E
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FAQ

Where is the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.932 N,1 5.198 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CENTURION (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1939.

When was the wreck of the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1955.

What type of wreck is the CENTURION (POSSIBLY)?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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