Where is the SANDHEAP wreck located?

The SANDHEAP wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.451 N,1 56.549 W.

When did the SANDHEAP sink?

The SANDHEAP sank on Dec 12, 1955.

The wreck of the SANDHEAP was discovered in 1955.

The SANDHEAP is classified as a barge.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	distributed remains of wreck
Status	lifted
Sandheap Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 39.451 N,1 56.549 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.657517 Longitude: -1.942483
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	SANDHEAP
Type	barge
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Dec 12, 1955
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1955
Last Detection Year	1977
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H1091/56 18.12.59 BARGE DRIVEN ASHORE & LYING ON AN EVEN KEEL BROADSIDE TO BEACH ON SAND IN STUDLAND BAY IN 503925N, 015928W [OGB]. (LL, 12.12.55). FOR FILING ONLY. H1091/56 20.2.56 MAY BE SALVED. AWAITING FURTHER INFORMATION. (LL & RNL INSTITUTION). H4723/77 28.10.77 LOCAL INFORMATION SUGGESTS BARGE RECOVERED YEARS AGO. (HMS HYDRA, ROS DTD 21.6.77). AMENDED TO LIFT. 23.10.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (EMU, HI 1366). NCA.
Last Amended Date	Feb 28, 2000

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