Nw Shingles Bn (Remains Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Nw shingles bn (remains of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.959 N,1 12.874 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.532650
  • Longitude: 1.214567
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF)
Type Beacon
Length 12.2 m
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4124/85 3.2.88 H4124/85 3.2.88 EXAM'D 21.1.88 IN 513155.7N, 011258.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST DEPTH DRIES 0.1MTR IN GEN DEPTH 4.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.9MTR. SHOALEST PART CONSIDERED TO BE REMAINS OF ONE LEG OF THE BN. REMAINDER OF THE STRUCTURE APPEARS TO LIE ENE, EXTENDING 12MTRS IN THAT DIRN. (PLA WK FILE 203/63, MAPLIN E1/88). INS AS OBSTN DRIES 0.1MTR. - NM 610/88. HH244/351/01 15.7.91 HH244/351/01 15.7.91 EXAM'D 25.5.91. LEAST E/S DEPTH DRIES 0.4 IN GEN DEPTH 5.6MTRS. AN EXTENSIVE SCOUR, 10.6MTRS DEEP AND EXTENDING SOME 200MTRS E/W, HAS DEVELOPED S OF THE OBSTN. (PLA 203/63, CHARTWELL E13/91). AMEND TO OBSTN DRIES 0.4MTR. BR STD. HH244/420/03 9.5.97 HH244/420/03 9.5.97 EXAM'D 22.4.97 IN 513155.7N, 011258.7E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 3.3, FOUL 3.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.5 IN GEN DEPTH 6.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 8.8MTRS. CHART AS OSW 3.2MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT 8/97). - NM 1969/97. 28.2.08 SEP 2008/000023559 28.2.08 EXAM'D 15.3.07 IN 5131.959N, 0112.874E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.67 IN GEN DEPTH 3.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH APPROX 2MTRS, WIDTH 0.5MTR. LIES NE/SW. VERY SMALL CONTACT. AREA HAS SHOALED AND REMAINS ALMOST BURIED IN SANDWAVE FIELD. AMEND FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 18.4.08). AMEND FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2008

Circumstances of loss

30.11.87 OBSERVED TO BE LEANING IN SEP '87 AND TO HAVE SURVIVED THE 'OCTOBER STORM'. FOUND TO HAVE COLLAPSED SOMETIME PRIOR TO 30.11.87. (PLA).

General Comments

ALMOST BURIED IN SAND WAVE FIELD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.959 N,1 12.874 E
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FAQ

Where is the NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF) wreck located?

The NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.959 N,1 12.874 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF)?

The seabed around the NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF) sink?

The NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF) sank on Nov 1, 1987.

When was the wreck of the NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF) discovered?

The wreck of the NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF) was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF)?

The NW SHINGLES BN (REMAINS OF) is classified as a beacon.

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