Wash Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Wash princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 38.915 N,1 10.68 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.648583
  • Longitude: 1.178000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WASH PRINCESS
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 11.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH244/430/04 22.6.94 ST IN 513853N, 011047E. (MRSC THAMES, TLX DTD 14.6.94). NCA YET. HH244/430/04 7.9.95 VESSEL CONFIRMED AS SALVAGED, APPARENTLY WITH VERY LITTLE DAMAGE. (MRSC THAMES TLX DTD 7.9.95). NEVER CHARTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED WHEN HAULING GEAR. WRECK LOCATED BY COCKLE BOAT 'VICKY ELLEN', CREW OF 2 TAKEN TO BRIGHTLINGSEA. WRECK HARD AGROUD.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 38.915 N,1 10.68 E
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FAQ

Where is the WASH PRINCESS wreck located?

The WASH PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.915 N,1 10.68 E.

When did the WASH PRINCESS sink?

The WASH PRINCESS sank on Jun 14, 1994.

When was the wreck of the WASH PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the WASH PRINCESS was discovered in 1994.

What country did the WASH PRINCESS belong to?

The WASH PRINCESS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WASH PRINCESS?

The WASH PRINCESS is classified as a dredger.