Other Wreck 6992

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.461 N,3 59.604 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.574350
  • Longitude: -3.993400
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 51 34.461 N, 3 59.604 W in the Bristol Channel off the coast of Wales. This site contains the remains of a wooden wreck originally identified during hydrographic surveys. The obstruction, historically associated with the HMS Fox, was confirmed as scattered remains near the charted position. The site remains a documented underwater navigation hazard, originally identified in UK Hydrographic Office records H2499/50 and H1934/78. Mariners should exercise caution near these coordinates as the wreckage structure is defined as broken remains on the seabed.

Surveying Details

H2499/50 12.12.50 ST SHOWN ON SURVEY E 8677. NC 1161. H1934/78 27.3.81 REMAINS OF WOODEN WK LOCATED NEAR CHARTED POSN. (HMS FOX, HI 53/79). NCA.

General Comments

REMAINS OF WOODEN WK

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