Lighter 83 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Lighter 83 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.808 N,1 12.503 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.080133
  • Longitude: 1.208383
Wreck Depth 7.8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIGHTER 83
Type lighter
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 0.3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H680/44 11.4.44 POSN REPD AS 510448N, 011237E, OR 062.5DEGS, 5.9C FROM GPFL LT ON FOLKSTONE BN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - PNM ISSUED. H06080/44 26.9.44 INS AS DW IN 510448N, 011237E. - NM 2070/44. H0680/44 14.9.55 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 22FT, 063DEGS, 5.9C FROM FOLKESTONE PIER PIER LT. (SCES). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 4FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2178/55. H1804/56 AMEND TO SW 6.0MTRS. NC 1991 [PLAN: FOLKESTONE HARBOUR]. H4453/72 10.2.78 EXAM'D 21.7.77 IN 510447.7N, 011238E [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.6 IN GEN DEPTH 9.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPEARS TO BE LYING N/S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 40/77). AMEND TO WK 6.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5104.808N, 0112.503E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.85MTRS. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 0.3MTR. MAINLY BURIED WITH SOME SMALL WRECKAGE EVIDENTLY STILL UNCOVERED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). AMEND FOUL 7.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2011

General Comments

MOSTLY BURIED, SOME WRECKAGE UNCOVERED

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FAQ

Where is the LIGHTER 83 wreck located?

The LIGHTER 83 wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.808 N,1 12.503 E.

How deep is the LIGHTER 83 and where exactly is it located?

The LIGHTER 83 lies at a depth of about 7.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.808 N,1 12.503 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LIGHTER 83?

The seabed around the LIGHTER 83 lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the LIGHTER 83 discovered?

The wreck of the LIGHTER 83 was discovered in 1944.

What type of wreck is the LIGHTER 83?

The LIGHTER 83 is classified as a lighter.

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