Chequer No3 Lt Float Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chequer no3 lt float Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.185 N,0 11.063 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.553083
  • Longitude: 0.184383
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H474/66 20.4.67 CHEQUER LT FLOAT SUNK AT MOORINGS IN 533305N, 001105E APPROX. SUBSTITUTED BY B CONL LT BUOY,FL.2S, CHEQUER NO3. (HCB ANNUAL REPORT 1966). - NM 670/67. H6450/68 5.12.68 WK, LEAST DEPTH 42FT, IN GEN DEPTH 50FT BY ES. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM E & W. FIXED IN 533310N, 001110E BY HI-FIX [2 LOP], HSA AND DECCA. LOCATED 22.5.68. NOT SWEPT. (HMS ENTERPRISE H525, R OF S 23.5.68, HI 39/68) - R/S.. H2395/73 9.1.74 EXAM'D WITH E/S & DCS3. LEAST DEPTH 12.8MTRS [42FT] IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, SCOUR 14.6MTRS [LAT]. UNDULATING SEABED, VERY SMALL WK DIFFICULT TO FIND & LIES ONLY 100MTRS FROM CHEQUER NO3 BUOY. GOOD S3 CONTACT FROM E & W, SMALL SCOUR ON W. POSN 533308N, 001113E, USING HI-FIX [2 LOP] & DECCA. (HMS ECHO H525 NO 49/73 K6826/2) - NC 109. H1433 14.5.79 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BTDB CHART K5557 [CORR TO 1.3.79]. SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS ON SURVEY K5557/14 [1979]. - CHART AS F - R/P. 3.6.93 WK 12.8 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS SHOWN ON HUMBER 8/13 [CORR TO 7.5.93]. RETAIN CHARTED AS FOUL. 6.9.95 WK 12.8MTRS SHOWN IN 533311N, 001109E IN GENERAL DEPTHS 9-10MTRS ON HUMBER SURVEY 8/16 [1994]. - NCA, RETAIN AS FOUL. 17.2.00 SHOWN AS WK 12.8MTRS ON HUMBER 8/19 [MAR'99 EDN] & ON BA 109 [PUBLISHED SEP'98]. REQUESTED BY HUMBER PORT AUTHORITY THAT DEPTH BE SHOWN. HH091/178/01 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2008

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK AT ITS MOORINGS. (HCB NM 3/65 & ANNUAL REPORT 1966)

General Comments

SMALL SCOUR TO WEST

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.185 N,0 11.063 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT wreck located?

The CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.185 N,0 11.063 E.

How deep is the CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT and where exactly is it located?

The CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.185 N,0 11.063 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT?

The seabed around the CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT discovered?

The wreck of the CHEQUER NO3 LT FLOAT was discovered in 1967.

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