Freighter Wreck 528

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 31.603 N,4 59.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.526717
  • Longitude: -4.985333
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type freighter
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 131
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 032.0,,003.0,237
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

An intact and upright underwater wreck located off the coast of Wales at coordinates 52 31.603 N, 4 59.12 W in the Irish Sea features a least multibeam depth of 64.5 meters within a general depth of 73.6 meters. This substantial obstruction measures 84 meters in length, 24 meters in width, and 9.2 meters in height, lying on a 131/311 degree orientation. Survey data reveals a 3-meter deep scour extending 32 meters towards 237 degrees alongside a strong magnetic anomaly. High-resolution imagery shows visible hatches on the structure with the bow estimated to the northwest, officially charted as a 64-meter wreck.

Surveying Details

SEP 2014/000169269 12.3.15 EXAM'D 23.11.14 IN 5231.603N, 0459.120W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 64.5 IN GEN DEPTH 73.6MTRS. SCOUR 3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 32MTRS TOWARDS 237 DEGS. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 9.2MTRS. LIES 131/311 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1450). INTACT, UPRIGHT. HATCHES VISIBLE IN IMAGERY. ?BOWS NW. INS AS WK 64MTRS.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, ?BOWS NW, HATCHES VISIBLE IN IMAGERY

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