Steam Ship Wreck 2107

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.224 N,5 7.567 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.753733
  • Longitude: -5.126117
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 42
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 95
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater shipwreck located at 50 45.224 N, 5 7.567 W in the English Channel. This old vessel measures 80 meters in length and 42 meters in width, resting at a depth between 51.5 and 59 meters. The wreck features a forward superstructure and stern engine, though the hull is now well broken up. The site is noted for a strong magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

9.6.00 LOCATED IN 5045.226N, 0507.266W [WGD] USING DGPS. A SMALL, 'TWO CASTLE' VESSEL WITH FWD SUPERSTRUCTURE AND STERN ENGINE. SINGLE BOILER. VESSEL IS OLD. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (G POUND, TELECON, 9.6.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/799/01 23.11.01 EXAM'D 7.9.01 IN 5045.224N, 0507.567W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.5 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, WELL BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD.

General Comments

INTACT, WELL BROKEN

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