David Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
David Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.783 N,1 1.632 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.396383
  • Longitude: 1.027200
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAVID
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H562/65 4.2.65 EXAM'D IN 512345N, 010144E [OGB]. BAR SWEPT CLEAR AT 3FT, FOUL 4FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 10FT [MLWS]. TO BE DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 7FT. SATISFACTORILY MARKED BY WHITSTABLE STREET BUOY. (THV PATRICIA, 23.12.64). INS AS WK SW 0FMS 3FT. - NM 257/65. H562/65 20.9.66 NOW CLEAR AT 8FT, FOUL AT 9FT IN GEN DEPTH 12FT. (TH, 13.9.66). AMEND TO WK SW 1FM 2FT. - NM ACTION. 27.1.69 AMEND TO WK SW 1FM 1FT [LAT]. NE 1607. H2343/69 12.2.69 NOTHING FOUND DURING CLOSE EXAMINATION BY E/S. (HMS BULLDOG, 30.1.69). NCA YET. 4.7.71 SHOWN AS WK SW SW 2.1MTRS. NC 2571. H6341/87 15.3.89 NOTHING FOUND USING SONAR AND E/S. DISPROVING SEARCH CARRIED OUT OVER AREA WITHIN 250MTRS RADIUS OF DATUM. DELETE. (NP 1016, HI 424). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2017/000296140 4.12.17 NOT LOCATED IN DATASET. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1542). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE PROCEEDING FROM INVICTA RADIO STATION TO HARTY FERRY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.783 N,1 1.632 E
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FAQ

Where is the DAVID wreck located?

The DAVID wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.783 N,1 1.632 E.

How deep is the DAVID and where exactly is it located?

The DAVID lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.783 N,1 1.632 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAVID?

The seabed around the DAVID lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the DAVID sink?

The DAVID sank on Dec 16, 1964.

When was the wreck of the DAVID discovered?

The wreck of the DAVID was discovered in 1964.

What country did the DAVID belong to?

The DAVID belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DAVID?

The DAVID is classified as a motor vessel.

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