Maritime record KSS 171 - Unidentified wreck

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Summary

Unidentified wreck buried just below the seabed

Location

Grid reference TM 5492 8571 (point)
Map sheet TM58NW
Civil Parish KESSINGLAND, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Horizontal Datum: OGB
Vertical Datum: LAT
Quality of Depth: ES
Method of Fix: 10

11-MAY-1988 Wreck examined in 52 24 37.0N, 001 44 50.0E. Least
echosounder depth 6.8 in general depths 5.5 to 7.0m. Scour depth
7.8m. Length about 30m. Lies 120/300 degrees, deep in its own scour
and at a greater depth than much of the surrounding seabed. Magnetic
anomaly indicates ferrous content of about 6 tons.

11-MAY-1991 Examined in 52 24 37.0N, 001 44 50.7E. Contact, 20m long
by 7.5m wide, lies within 8.2m deep scour and appears to be deeper
than the general depth of seabed in the vicinity. Orientated 054/234
degrees.

22-MAY-1992 Examined in 52 24 36.7N, 001 44 49.4E. Apparently just
buried beneath the seabed with evidence of a build-up of material
around it. Small scour is still evident. Caused a magnetic
deflection.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- 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

Jun 6 2022 3:55PM

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