Container Wreck 71185

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 9.95 N,2 52.003 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.165833
  • Longitude: 2.866717
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Container
Length 12.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4087/78 17.3.82 SUNK IN POSN 521000N, 025205E (DOVER MRCC, 9.3.82). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 9, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER REMOVING CARGO OF EXPLOSIVES. (DOVER MRCC).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 9.95 N,2 52.003 E
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