Courier (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Courier (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 57.751 N,1 36.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.962517
  • Longitude: 1.613883
Wreck Depth 19.25 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COURIER (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Length 51.5 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1976
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,001.0,310.0
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5970/69 4.4.76 SANK CLOSE TO PIPELINE IN 525742N, 013642E. VESSEL BUOYANT WITH BOW SHOWING 6 TO 8FT ABOVE SURFACE. LIABLE TO MOVE WHEN TIDE CHANGES. (LL 2.4.76). 3.5.76 SUNK IN POSN 126DEG 1.5M FROM HAISBROUGH LT VESSEL. WRECK HAS STERN ON BOTTOM AND 6 TO 8FT OF BOW ABOVE WATER. LATER REPORT NOTES THAT WK APPEARS TO BE SINKING & NO LONGER VISIBLE. (LL 2.4.76). H5970/69 5.4.76 WRECK NOW SUNK AND UNMARKED IN 525742N, 013642E IN ABOUT 23MTRS. (LL 3.4.76). H5970/69 7.4.76 LOCATED BY THV MERMAID IN 525742N, 013642E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 88FT [MLWS]. NOT MARKED. (TH TELEX 2.4.76). INS AS WK 18.5MTRS (10FMS). H1952/80 31.1.83 NOTHING FOUND IN 525742N, 013642 DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. DELETED. BR STD. HH090/604/01 22.11.93 CONTACT EXAM'D 30.6.93 IN 525743.5N, 013656.3E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.1 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 28.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS, LENGTH 42MTRS, BREADTH 6MTRS. CLEARLY DEFINED OBJECT, POSSIBLY LENGTHS OF PIPEWORK, LYING 130/310 DEG WITH APPARENTLY FLOATS ATTACHED. CHART AS OBSTN 20.2MTRS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). INS AS OBSTN 20.2MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/18 29.8.02 DIVED IN 5257.750N, 0136.720E [WGD] USING GPS. THIS IS A COMPLETE, INTACT COASTER OF NO MORE THAN ABOUT 20 YEARS OLD. LIES ON PORT SIDE AND STANDS SOME 6MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED. ALL OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE IS INTACT AND SOME OF THE BLUE TARPAULIN WHICH COVERED THE CARGO HOLDS IS STILL VISIBLE. (B HICKINBOTTOM, LTR DTD 12.7.02). AMEND TO WK 20.2MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 27.5.15 EXAM'D 20.10.14 IN 5257.751N 0136.833E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.25MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR, EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 310 DEGREES. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND LIES ON PORT SIDE.(GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 19.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.NM4198/15.
Last Amended Date May 27, 2015

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWNG COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV CIMBERLINE.

General Comments

COMPLETELY INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the COURIER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The COURIER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 57.751 N,1 36.833 E.

How deep is the COURIER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COURIER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 19.25 meters and is located at coordinates 52 57.751 N,1 36.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COURIER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the COURIER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the COURIER (PROBABLY) sink?

The COURIER (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 31, 1976.

When was the wreck of the COURIER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COURIER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1976.

What cargo was the COURIER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The COURIER (PROBABLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the COURIER (PROBABLY)?

The COURIER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the COURIER (PROBABLY)?

The COURIER (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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