Swynfleet Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
Swynfleet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.713 N,1 19.045 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.928550
  • Longitude: 1.317417
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWYNFLEET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1168
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details SUNK 204 DEGS 2.2C FROM LANDGUARD POINT. NO LIVES LOST. (WW2 SL & HARWICH HBR CONS BD). H0698/42 6.2.42 DW IN 515540N, 011910E. (SALVAGE OFFICER HARWICH MSG 25.1.42). - PFNM 298/42. H0698/42 18.11.42 NOW STPA IN 515545N, 011910E. (FOIC HARWICH). - NM 2513/42. H0698/42 29.8.47 G CAN BUOY PLACED CLOSE NE. (HBR MASTER HARWICH). - NM 2308/47. H0698/42 22.6.48 AMENDED TO DW MAST. (VALESCA 3.11.42). BR STD. H0698/42 23.4.51 DELETE G CAN BUOY. (TH HARWICH). - NM752/51. H0698/42 30.8.57 NOW SHOWN AS STF MAST, 23FT HIGH, DRIES 8FT. (ECES 1956). BR STD. H0698/42 22.5.59 AMENDED TO STF DRIES 8FT, WITH BN FITTED ON S END OF WK. (HMO HARWICH 9.7.64). - NM 1587/64. H0698/42 9.7.44 POSN AMENDED TO 515541N, 0119109E. (HARWICH HBR CONS BD, LTR DTD 9.7.44). BR STD. H7553/68 25.8.69 DELETE BN. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HN). BR STD. H7553/68 2.7.71 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE SW. HEIGHT AMENDED TO DRIE 5FT. (HARWICH HBR CONS BD NM 15/71). - NM 1045/71. H7553/68 18.8.71 G CAN BUOY REPLACED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE SW. (HARWICH CONS BD LETTER & THV READY HN). - NM 1316/71. H1270/72 20.3.72 WK REMOVAL OPS 15-22 MAR, BY TAKLIFT 1. (HARWICH CONS BD). NCA. H3145/72 20.5.75 SHOWN AS FSW 5.5MTRS. WK REMOVED. AREA SWEPT CLEAR TO 18FT, POSSIBLE DEBRIS REMAINS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HARWICH CONS BD LETTER 23.10.72 & NM18/72). BR STD. H3145/72 20.5.75 DELETE FOUL. REPORTED AS NONE EXISTENT. (TELECON MR SINNOT, HYDRO SURVEYOR HARWICH). AMENDED TO LIFT - NM 1180/75.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-BELGE. BUILT IN 1914 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OUSE SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 148 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR IPSWICH. MINED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SWYNFLEET wreck located?

The SWYNFLEET wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.713 N,1 19.045 E.

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

The SWYNFLEET lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 55.713 N,1 19.045 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SWYNFLEET?

The seabed around the SWYNFLEET lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SWYNFLEET sink?

The SWYNFLEET sank on Jan 25, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SWYNFLEET discovered?

The wreck of the SWYNFLEET was discovered in 1942.

What country did the SWYNFLEET belong to?

The SWYNFLEET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SWYNFLEET carrying?

The SWYNFLEET was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SWYNFLEET?

The SWYNFLEET had a tonnage of 1168 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWYNFLEET?

The SWYNFLEET is classified as a steam ship.

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