Other Wreck 11649

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 13.678 N,2 24.409 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.227967
  • Longitude: -2.406817
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Orientation 177
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey data for an unnamed shipwreck located off the coast of East Lothian, Scotland, in the North Sea. The wreck is situated at coordinates 56 13.678 N, 2 24.409 W. Originally identified through hydrographic survey H4818/75, the site features a small, mostly intact or potentially broken structural remains. The wreck lies at a least echo sounder depth of 55.8 meters within a general surrounding depth of 56 meters. It exhibits a minor scour of 1 meter, with the vessel structure barely protruding above the seabed. The wreck measures 4.4 meters in length and lies on a 177/357 degree orientation. This obstruction is charted as a 55-meter depth wreck and is associated with the historical record of HMS Shipham.

Surveying Details

H4818/75 26.8.77 SMALL WK LOCATED 13.8.76 IN 561341N, 022419W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR, ABOVE WHICH WK BARELY PROTRUDES. LENGTH 4.4MTRS. LYING 177/357 DEG. (HMS SHIPHAM, HI 42/76). INS AS WK 55MTRS. BR STD.

General Comments

BARELY PROTRUDES ABOVE SCOUR

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