Other Wreck 11640

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 22.611 N,2 15.894 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.376850
  • Longitude: -2.264900
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 19
Orientation 48
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site located at 56 22.611 N, 2 15.894 W off the coast of Scotland near the Firth of Tay. This submerged obstruction, originally identified via survey H4818/75, consists of a wreck approximately 19 meters in length. The site was historically surveyed using HIFIX 2 LOP and lies in a general depth of 54 meters, with a least echo sounder depth of 51.6 meters. The wreck is oriented on a 048/228 degree axis with no observed scour. This underwater hazard remains a point of interest for maritime navigation and historical wreck mapping in the North Sea region.

Surveying Details

H4818/75 26.8.77 WK LOCATED 14.8.76 IN 562237N, 021548W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH ABOUT 19MTRS. LYING 048/228 DEGS. (HMS SHIPHAM, HI 42/76). BR STD.

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