No.7 Caisson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
No.7 caisson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 23.699 N,0 35.401 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.394983
  • Longitude: 0.590017
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NO.7 CAISSON
Type Caisson
Flag GB
Length 25.6 m
Width 7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1285/72 2.8.72 DOCKYARD CAISSON NO.7, STRANDED ABOUT 300MTRS OFF MOTNEY HILL, IN 512340N, 003530E. (O BURGESS, DOWNEND, BRISTOL, LTR DTD JUL'72). NCA. 8.3.91 NOT VISIBLE ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2005. (V AERO RN 1/89 DTD 30.6.89 INDEX 1863/230). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2004

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ABOUT 300MTRS OFF MOTNEY HILL.

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FAQ

Where is the NO.7 CAISSON wreck located?

The NO.7 CAISSON wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.699 N,0 35.401 E.

When was the wreck of the NO.7 CAISSON discovered?

The wreck of the NO.7 CAISSON was discovered in 1972.

What country did the NO.7 CAISSON belong to?

The NO.7 CAISSON belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NO.7 CAISSON?

The NO.7 CAISSON is classified as a caisson.