Sweep Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sweep ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.647 N,1 20.878 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.910783
  • Longitude: 1.347967
Wreck Depth 4.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWEEP II
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 145
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0548/40 28.6.40 WK IN 16FT WITH STARBOARD SIDE OF DECK SHOWING 5FT AT LWST, & 2 SETS OF DAVITS & FUNNEL SHOWING 11FT AT LWST. POSN WITH LANDGUARD GROIN BN 321DEG 1.63M, OR 186 DEG 2.55M FROM FR LT ON SEAWARD END OF FELIXSTOWE PIER. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE N. (TH, 25.6.40). - TFNMS 1620 & 1621/40. H0548/40 31.7.40 INS ST 186DEG 2.55M FROM FR LT ON SEAWARD END OF FELIXSTOWE PIER. - NM 1889/40. H0548/40 17.10.41 SWEPT CLEAR AT 11FT, FOUL AT 12FT. (SMLS, 22.6.41). H00548/40 17.10.41 INS BUOY CLOSE N OF WK. - FNM 2447/41. H2134/70 27.2.70 EXAM'D 29.5.69 IN 515437N, 012059E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 4.6MTRS, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.9 IN GEN DEPTH 4.4-5.6MTRS. SCOUR 6.6MTRS. SMALL EXTENT & LIES IN ITS SCOUR. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1/69). AMEND TO SW 2FMS 4FT. BR STD. H3186/73 8.5.73 EXAM'D IN 515436N, 012100E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 4.2 IN GEN DEPTH 6.4MTRS. SCOUR 7.0MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. 7.11.73 AMEND TO SW 4.6MTRS. NC 2052. H4358/74 16.2.76 LOCATED. SEA STATE PRECLUDED CLOSE SOUNDING. SCOUR DEPTH BY E/S 6.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5-6MTRS. (HMS ECHO, HI 12/75). NCA. H4726/77 16.3.79 LOCATED IN 515438N, 012102E [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5-6MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, K8120/1). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2003

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY MINE, EN-ROUTE IPSWICH TO SPOIL GROUNDS. ONE MAN LOST. (WW2SL & LL WW2).

General Comments

ONLY DEBRIS REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 54.647 N,1 20.878 E
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FAQ

Where is the SWEEP II wreck located?

The SWEEP II wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.647 N,1 20.878 E.

How deep is the SWEEP II and where exactly is it located?

The SWEEP II lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.647 N,1 20.878 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SWEEP II?

The seabed around the SWEEP II lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SWEEP II sink?

The SWEEP II sank on Jun 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SWEEP II discovered?

The wreck of the SWEEP II was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SWEEP II belong to?

The SWEEP II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SWEEP II?

The SWEEP II had a tonnage of 145 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWEEP II?

The SWEEP II is classified as a merchant vessel.

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