Other Wreck 4672

Field Value
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 34.603 N,2 28.455 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.576717
  • Longitude: -2.474250
Wreck Depth 8.3 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located off the Dorset coast near Chesil Beach at coordinates 50 34.603 N, 2 28.455 W. This wreck site was examined in September 2008 using DGPS, revealing a least multibeam depth of 8.39 meters within a general seabed depth of 11.4 meters. The obstruction measures 4 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and stands 2.5 meters high with distinct straight sides and no surrounding scour. The site is possibly associated with the historic Royal Adelaide wreck. This underwater feature is charted as an obstruction with a depth of 8.3 meters.

Surveying Details

HH091/242/01 / SEP 2009/000159377 21.10.09 EXAM'D SEP 2008 IN 5034.6028N, 0228.4551W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.39 IN GEN DEPTH 11.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 4MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. HAS STRAIGHT SIDES. LOCATED DURING POST-PROCESSING AND HENCE NOT INVESTIGATED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1242). ?PART OF ROYAL ADELAIDE [18722]. INS AS OBSTN 8.3MTRS. BR STD.

General Comments

?PART OF ROYAL ADELAIDE [18722] (QV)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.603 N,2 28.455 W
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