Other Wreck 5133

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 1.008 N,1 30.508 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.016800
  • Longitude: 1.508467
Wreck Depth 21.6 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 42.7
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 132
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,17,6
Scour Dimensions 012.4,,001.5,304.0
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck Survey Data for position 53 01.008 N, 01 30.508 E. Located in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk, United Kingdom, this underwater obstruction has been verified through multiple hydrographic surveys. The wreck is recorded as being in an intact and upright condition. Latest survey data confirms a least multi-beam depth of 21.60 meters within a general surrounding depth of 27 meters. The structure measures 42.7 meters in length, 7.8 meters in width, and stands 5.3 meters high. It lies on an orientation of 132/312 degrees. The site exhibits a local scour area measuring 12.4 meters in length and 1.5 meters in depth, trending toward 304 degrees, and shows signs of a strong magnetic anomaly. This wreck is a significant navigational feature for maritime vessels operating in the North Sea.

Surveying Details

H7236/38 24.2.39 WK, LEAST DEPTH 7.5FMS, IN 530110N, 013025E. (TH). INS AS WK 7.5FMS. BR STD. H953/40 20.2.40 NOT LOCATED USING A/S. (HMS FRANKLIN). DELETED. - NM 350/41. HH090/524/01 6.1.92 EXAM'D 3.8.91 IN 530059.5N, 013036.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.2, FOUL AT 19.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9 IN GEN DEPTH 27.2MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 310/130 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 27.5.15 EXAM'D 19.10.14 IN 5301.008N, 0130.508E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.52MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS, EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 315 DEGREES. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT.(GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 31.3.18 IN 5301.008N, 0130.508E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.60MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 42.7MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HEIGHT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 132/312 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 12.4MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 304 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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