Trawler Wreck 1673

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.595 N,1 13.749 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.026583
  • Longitude: 1.229150
Wreck Depth 18.66 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type trawler
Sonar Length 7.1
Sonar Width 4.1
Shadow Height 2.98
Orientation 174
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located off the coast of Kent in the English Channel at coordinates 51 1.595 N, 1 13.749 E. This obstruction is identified as an armed trawler wreck lying at a depth of approximately 18.6 meters. The wreck structure is described as broken, significantly buried, and measures roughly 7.1 meters in length and 4.1 meters in width with a height of 2.98 meters. Previous surveys of the site noted that only the boiler and engine remain standing, with cannon shells found in the surrounding area. The site is situated in general water depths of 21 meters and is oriented on a 174/354 degree heading. This maritime feature is officially recorded in hydrographic charts for safe navigation.

Surveying Details

H1287/77/317 30.8.77 WK LOCATED USING DECCA. REPD TO BE SMALL, STANDING ABOUT 10FT ABOVE SEABED. (M J COKER, 24.8.77). NCA. H4199/78 20.10.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510134N, 011351E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 23MTRS. LYING 173/353DEGS. POSSIBLY AN AIRCRAFT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). INS AS WK 18.4MTRS. BR STD. HH090/921/01 16.10.00 EXAM'D 16.10.00 IN 5101.590N, 0113.743E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.9 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 6MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A SMALL FEATURE WHICH IS PROBABLY BROKEN UP OR BURIED. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (NP 1016, HI 921). RETAIN AS WK 18.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/17 16.10.01 THIS IS AN ARMED TRAWLER. CANNON SHELLS LIE ALL AROUND. ONLY THE BOILER AND ENGINE STANDING. NO IDENTIFICATION. (T GOODFELLOW, EMAIL DTD 10.10.01). NCA. 23.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC; WK IN 5101.596N, 0113.749E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.88MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NFS. (DS24 FOLKESTONE-POMERANIA MCZ, SURVEY 2012). MOVE TO REVISED POSN BUT RETAIN PREVIOUS SHOAL DEPTH DW 18.4MTRS. SEP2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 20.7.16; IN 5101.595N, 0113.749E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 7.1MTRS, WIDTH 4.1MTRS, HEIGHT 2.98MTRS, ORIENTATION 174/354 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 18.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

ARMED, ONLY BOILER AND ENGINE REMAIN

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