Newhaven Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Newhaven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 20.278 N,1 52.157 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.337967
  • Longitude: 1.869283
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWHAVEN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Newhaven shipwreck is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Lowestoft, England, in the North Sea at coordinates 52 20.278 N, 1 52.157 E. Historical records note the sinking position was originally reported as 18 miles south-southeast of Lowestoft during World War II. Subsequent hydrographic surveys by HMS Bulldog in 1982 and Gardline in 2016-2017 found nothing at the site within a 600-meter radius, resulting in the wreck being classified as dead with no further action required.

Surveying Details

7.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 18M SSE OF LOWESTOFT. (WW2SL). POSN 522015N, 015216E FOR FILING ONLY. SEE [10236] IN 521254N, 015324E. H1942/80 20.8.82 NOTHING FOUND WITHIN 600 MTRS OF THIS POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS DTD 31.3.82). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED 18M SSE OF LOWESTOFT. (WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 20.278 N,1 52.157 E
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FAQ

Where is the NEWHAVEN wreck located?

The NEWHAVEN wreck is located at coordinates 52 20.278 N,1 52.157 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWHAVEN?

The seabed around the NEWHAVEN lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NEWHAVEN discovered?

The wreck of the NEWHAVEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NEWHAVEN belong to?

The NEWHAVEN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NEWHAVEN?

The NEWHAVEN is classified as a trawler.

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