Surrey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Surrey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.534 N,1 32.412 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.392233
  • Longitude: 1.540200
Wreck Depth 12.392 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SURREY
Type dredger
Flag GB
Sonar Length 27.8
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 20
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1960
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H645/60 31.3.60 LOCATED 072.5 DEG,3.64M FROM N FORELAND LT. LEAST DEPTH BY BOAT SWEEP 45FT IN GEN DEPTHS 50 TO 54FT. (LL & THV PATRICIA, 22.1.60). INS AS WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 659/60. 3.10.68 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT [LAT]. NC 1406. 13.6.72 AMEND TO SW 13.4MTRS. NC 1828. H2538/79 24.10.79 EXAM'D 5.4.79 IN 512330N, 013231.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. SMALL FIRM CONTACT LYING ROUGHLY NE/SW. CABLE CONTACT CLEARLY SHOWS NEARBY. (HMS ECHO, HI 60C/79). AMEND TO WK 11MTRS. - NM 2672/79. H2347/85 19.1.87 EXAM'D 7.9.86 IN 512330N, 013231E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.3 IN GEN DEPTH 11.5 TO 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. LYING NE/SW. ACCEPT E/S DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 314A). NCA. HH090/770/01 21.9.98 EXAM'D 15.6.98 IN 512330.0N, 013230.8E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.7, FOUL 13MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF SCATTERED DEBRIS. A CABLE PASSES 25MTRS TO THE WEST, LYING IN A N/S DIRECTION. (NP 1016, HI 770). BR STD. 23.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 5123.533N, 0132.409E. SEP 2018/000061842 16.7.18 EXAM'D 19.12.17; WK LOCATED IN 5123.534N, 0132.412E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 27.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.7MTRS, HEIGHT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND DW 12.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BROKE ADRIFT WHILE IN TOW OF TUG EXCHANGE AND SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.534 N,1 32.412 E
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FAQ

Where is the SURREY wreck located?

The SURREY wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.534 N,1 32.412 E.

How deep is the SURREY and where exactly is it located?

The SURREY lies at a depth of about 12.392 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.534 N,1 32.412 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SURREY?

The seabed around the SURREY lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the SURREY sink?

The SURREY sank on Jan 20, 1960.

When was the wreck of the SURREY discovered?

The wreck of the SURREY was discovered in 1960.

What country did the SURREY belong to?

The SURREY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SURREY?

The SURREY is classified as a dredger.

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