Impulsion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Impulsion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 29.653 N,1 46.223 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.494217
  • Longitude: 1.770383
Wreck Depth 11.37 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IMPULSION
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Sonar Length 10.6
Sonar Width 0.9
Shadow Height 0.3
Tonnage 57
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers W CARD, Q(9) 15S; E CARD, Q(3) 10S.
Surveying Details HH242/353/01 30.1.90 EXAM'D 26.1.90 IN 522940N, 014618.5E [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.4MTRS. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, Q(9) 15S, LAID 100MTRS W AND E CARD BUOY, Q(3) 10S, LAID 100MTRS E. (TH, TLX DTD 26.1.90). - NM 522/90. HH242/353/01 8.3.90 WK RAISED 23.2.90 BY KLYNE TUGS OF LOWESTOFT. SITE CLEARED OF ANCHORS AND ASSOCIATED GEAR 1.3.90. SITE FOUND TO BE CLEAR IN SUBSEQUENT E/S SEARCH. BUOYS WILL NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL 18.3.90 AT EARLIEST. (TH, 7.3.90). NCA. AWAIT REMOVAL OF BUOYS. 28.3.90 BUOYS STILL NOT WITHDRAWN. (TH, TELECON). NCA. HH242/353/01 3.4.90 BUOYS NOW WITHDRAWN. (TH, TLX DTD 1.4.90). DELETE WK AND BUOYS. - NM 1343/90. HH090/848/01 7.6.99 NOTHING LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 848). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 22.4.18 EXAM'D 14.7.17; OBSERVED IN 5229.653N, 0146.223E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 10.6MTRS, WIDTH 0.9MTRS, HT 0.30MTRS. WK CONSISTS OF TWO SMALL TARGETS. [EGS, HI 1545]. AMEND DW 11.4MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

27.1.90 CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GUIDE MV OAKHAM THROUGH HOLM CHANNEL IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. (LL 27.1.90).

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FAQ

Where is the IMPULSION wreck located?

The IMPULSION wreck is located at coordinates 52 29.653 N,1 46.223 E.

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

The IMPULSION lies at a depth of about 11.37 meters and is located at coordinates 52 29.653 N,1 46.223 E.

How deep is the seabed around the IMPULSION?

The seabed around the IMPULSION lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the IMPULSION sink?

The IMPULSION sank on Jan 26, 1990.

When was the wreck of the IMPULSION discovered?

The wreck of the IMPULSION was discovered in 1990.

What country did the IMPULSION belong to?

The IMPULSION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IMPULSION?

The IMPULSION had a tonnage of 57 tons.

What type of wreck is the IMPULSION?

The IMPULSION is classified as a tug.

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