Monument record LWT 432 - Reward

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Summary

REMAINS OF BRITISH STEAM DRIFTER, 1929

Location

Grid reference TM 5588 9367 (point)
Map sheet TM59SE
Civil Parish LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Horizontal Datum: OGB
Vertical Datum: LAT
Quality of Depth: ES
Method of Fix: EDM

Sank during strong gale after getting into difficulties near Corton
lightvessel, 1929.

10-NOV-1979 Not found. No search made as position doubtful.

12-MAY-1988 Wreck examined in 52 28 50N 001 46 08E. Least
echosounder depth 5.1 in general depth 6.0 to 6.5m. Scour depth 7.1m.
Side scan sonar height 1m, length about 20m. Lying 170/350 degrees
close SE of a rock ledge. Numerous mag. anomalies detected but it is
not considered safe to attach any particular one to this wreck.

04-JUL-1989 Located during area sonar search. Not examined.

07-MAY-1991 Located in 52 28 50N 001 46 06.7E. Not examined.
General depth 5.5m.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Source Unchecked: Hydrographic Office wreck index. 1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 12 2022 11:47AM

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