Volscian (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Volscian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.787 N,1 41.812 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.779783
  • Longitude: 1.696867
Wreck Depth 21.8 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 163
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Scour Dimensions 150.0,,008.0,193.0
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H507/66 29.11.66 WRECK THOUGHT TO BE THAT OF THE YACHT 'ENDYMION' SUNK 2M E BY S OF LONGSAND HEAD BUOY IN APPROX POSN 514650N, 014212E. (SIGNAL MOD(N)). NCA. H4988/71 29.12.71 WRECK IN POSN 514647N, 014153E. SWEPT TO 20.0MTRS (10FMS 5FT). (HMS ENTERPRISE, SIGNAL DTD 9.11.71). BR STD. H4988/71 6.1.72 EXAM'D IN 514653N, 014158E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4 IN GEN DEPTH 23.0MTRS. SCOUR 32.4MTRS. WRECK LIES IN DEPRESSION BETWEEN TWO AREAS APPROX 7.0MTRS DEEPER THAN SURROUNDING BOTTOM. (HMS FAWN). BR STD. H5499/69 28.3.72 EXAM'D IN 514647N, 014154 [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 20.0, FOUL 20.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPT 22.2 IN 24-31MTRS. SCOUR 33.0MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 500FT. LIES N/S. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NOT YACHT 'ENDYMION' BUT POSSIBLY 'VOLSCIAN' BUT MORE LIKELY BIGGER VESSEL. HH090/667/01 2.1.96 EXAM'D 24.7.95 IN 514647.36N, 014148.58E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.6, FOUL 22.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.3 IN GEN DEPTH 26.5-30.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 8.2MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL SCOURED IN, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. MANY TRAWL SCOURS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NOT FULLY SWEPT, RETAIN AS SW 20.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/11 19.3.96 LARGE WK LYING ON ITS SIDE. HIGHEST POINT SOME 6MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. VERY LITTLE SUPERSTRUCTURE WAS FOUND. IT COULD BE A BARGE, BUT DIFFICULT TO RECOGNISE. SOME WINCHES FOUND AT THE BOW. WK IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND WILL NOT COLLAPSE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM). NCA. SEP 2015/000083463 14.7.16 EXAM'D 23.2.16 IN 5146.787N, 0141.812E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 163/343. SCOUR LENGTH 150MTRS, 8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 193DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE, MEDIUM SIZED AND QUITE BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2016

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE, WELL SCOURED IN

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FAQ

Where is the VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.787 N,1 41.812 E.

How deep is the VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 46.787 N,1 41.812 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1971.

What type of wreck is the VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The VOLSCIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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