Where is the FOLGATE wreck located?

The FOLGATE wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.88 N,0 18.183 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOLGATE?

The seabed around the FOLGATE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

The FOLGATE sank on Dec 10, 1982.

The wreck of the FOLGATE was discovered in 1982.

The FOLGATE was carrying cement,containers.

The FOLGATE is classified as a barge.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Folgate Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 27.88 N,0 18.183 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 51.464667 Longitude: 0.303050
Water Depth	4 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	FOLGATE
Type	barge
Flag	GB
Cargo	cement,containers
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Dec 10, 1982
Original Detection Year	1982
Last Detection Year	2005
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H1270/82 22.12.82 H1270/82 22.12.82 LOCATED 008DEGS, 750FT FROM LOWER END OF WHITE'S JETTY, SWANSCOMBE. MARKED BY PORT HAND DAN BUOY. (LL, 13.12.82). GIVES POSN 512715N, 001817E. NCA YET. HH091/092/01 23.8.05 HH091/092/01 23.8.05 NOT LOCATED BY M/B, E/S OR DCS3. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1092). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Aug 23, 2005

SUNK OFF LOWER END OF WHITE'S JETTY, SWANSCOMBE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BLUE CIRCLE INDUSTRIES PLC. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.88 N,0 18.183 E

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