Neg Chieftain Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Neg chieftain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 19.208 N,1 27.479 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.320133
  • Longitude: 1.457983
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEG CHIEFTAIN
Type tug
Flag PA
Length 34.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4199/78 18.8.83 SUNK IN 511914N, 012742E. LIES ON PORT SIDE AND AWASH AT LAT. MARKED BY N CARD LT BUOY, VQ, IN 511922N, 012742E. (DOVER MRCC TELEX DTD 11.8.83, TH NM 49/83, & LL, 11.8.83). - TNM 2284/83. WZ 553 & 556 ISSUED. H4199/78 15.9.83 UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED IMMEDIATELY. (TH HARWICH, TELECON). NCA YET. H4199/78 6.12.83 WK REMAINS AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, TOGETHER WITH BUOY. NO PLANS YET FOR SALVAGE. (TH HARWICH, TELECON BARNES/PUGH, 6.12.83). - NM 3313/83. 27.7.84 NO DECISION YET MADE REGARDING SALVAGE. (LL, 23.7.84). H4951/84 16.1.85 WK RAISED BY BARGE CRANE TAKLIFT I. (LL, 17.12.84 & 8.1.85). BUOY PRESUMABLY REMAINS IN POSN TO MARK OBSTN IN 511919N, 012738E. - NM 304/85. H2331/85 12.11.86 WK SITE EXAM'D 12.7.86. MAGNETOMETER RETURNS INDICATE PROBABILITY OF SMALL PORTIONS OF WKGE REMAINING IN THE AREA FOLLOWING SALVAGE OPS. NOTHING FOUND ON E/S OR DCS3 AND IT IS CONSIDERED THAT NOTHING EXISTS THAT IS DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1016, HI 298). BR STD. HH090/647/01 18.1.95 EXAM'D 28.10.95 IN 511910.6N, 012735.2E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER WITH MODERATE DEFLECTION. POSSIBLE CONTACT ON E/S WHEN CROSSING AREA. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 647). RETAIN F IN 511910.5N, 012735E [OGB]. BR STD. 20.10.05 [EUT] POSN: 5119.208N, 0127.479E. NE 1827. SEP 2019/000022679 1.7.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1585). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 1, 2019

Circumstances of loss

11.8.83 CAPSIZED WHILE TOWING BARGE STONECARRIER, WHILE ON PASSAGE FOR RAMSGATE. APPARENTLY ONE OF THE TOWING CHAINS BROKE CAUSING HER TO TURN OVER. (LL, 11.8.83).

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FAQ

Where is the NEG CHIEFTAIN wreck located?

The NEG CHIEFTAIN wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.208 N,1 27.479 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEG CHIEFTAIN?

The seabed around the NEG CHIEFTAIN lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the NEG CHIEFTAIN sink?

The NEG CHIEFTAIN sank on Aug 10, 1983.

When was the wreck of the NEG CHIEFTAIN discovered?

The wreck of the NEG CHIEFTAIN was discovered in 1983.

What country did the NEG CHIEFTAIN belong to?

The NEG CHIEFTAIN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the NEG CHIEFTAIN?

The NEG CHIEFTAIN had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEG CHIEFTAIN?

The NEG CHIEFTAIN is classified as a tug.

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