Intrepid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Intrepid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.248 N,1 2.314 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.704133
  • Longitude: 1.038567
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INTREPID
Type barge
Flag GB
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H754/23 29.1.23 H754/23 29.1.23 AN UNLIGHTED BUOY, GREEN AND MARKED WRECK, HAS BEEN PLACED TO MARK WRECK OFF THE NW EDGE OF THE BUXLEY SAND IN THE THAMES APPROACHES. (THNM 12/23). H949/23 6.2.23 H949/23 6.2.23.THE MAST AND SPARS HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND THERE IS NOW A LEAST DEPTH OF 30FT OVER THE HULL. WRECK MARKING BUOY HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN. (THNM 604/23, 5.2.23). INS WK 30FT(1923). H2700/50 H2700/50 FOUL AT 36FT, CLEAR AT 35FT. (HMS SCOTT 1949, E8683). AMEND WK 5FMS 5FT. BR STD. H3848/68 1.4.68 H3848/68 1.4.68 SWEPT CLEAR 31FT. NOT FOULED. AT THE BOTTOM OF A DEEP. NO SONAR RESPONSE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25 TO 38FT. SCOUR 39FT. (HMS EGERIA). 12.6.69 12.6.69 AMEND WK 5FMS [LAT]. NE 1975. 24.1.73 24.1.73 AMEND WK 10.3MTRS. NC 1975. H4654/74 22.11.74 H4654/74 22.11.74 EXAM'D IN 514213N, 010223E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.9 IN GEN DEPTH 10-12MTRS. SCOUR 11.8MTRS. SMALL WRECK, LENGTH 30MTRS. LYING NE/SW WITH SLIGHT SCOUR ON STH SIDE. LIES NEAR THE BOTTOM OF A TROUGH & APPEARS AS A SMALL IRREGULARITY ON THE OTHERWISE SMOOTH SIDE OF THE BANK. (HMS ECHO, HI 13/74). BR STD. H4399/71 5.12.78 H4399/71 5.12.78 SMALL WK, DIFFICULT TO DEFINE. EXAM'D 1.7.78. CHARTED POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINABLE FROM TRACE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 49/78). - NM 3030/78. H2918/83 16.4.86 H2918/83 16.4.86 V SMALL PEAK, ABOUT 1MTR HIGH, EXAM'D 19.10.85. WK NOT CONCLUSIVELY FOUND. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY, VERY LOCALISED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.4 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5MTRS. NCA. (NP 1016, HI 197). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2004
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FAQ

Where is the INTREPID wreck located?

The INTREPID wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.248 N,1 2.314 E.

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

The INTREPID lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 42.248 N,1 2.314 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INTREPID?

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

When was the wreck of the INTREPID discovered?

The wreck of the INTREPID was discovered in 1923.

What country did the INTREPID belong to?

The INTREPID belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the INTREPID?

The INTREPID is classified as a barge.

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