Maritime record COR 118 - Wreck of the G and E

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Summary

Wreck of the G and E, 1916

Location

Grid reference TM 5547 9653 (point)
Map sheet TM59NE
Civil Parish CORTON, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (4)

Full Description

REMAINS OF BRITISH TRAWLER, 1916
Status: Site

Horizontal Datum: OGB
Vertical Datum: LAT
Method of Fix: 10

Vessel described as hired.

Wreck in 52 30 25N 001 45 58E.

27-MAR-1918 Wreck dispersed.

10-NOV-1921 Searched for but not found.

16-NOV-1979 Though reported not found, an indication of wreckage is
shown on echosounder trace stands about 1m above surrounding seabed.

25-JUN-1985 Nothing found in 52 30 22N 001 46 01E, but small contact
with significant magnetic anomaly located in 52 30 25N 001 45 55E.
Apparently almost totally buried in sand.

05-APR-1991 Located with magnetometer and sonar in 52 30 17N 001 45
53E. Appears almost completely buried. Lies 346/166 degrees in
general depth 10m.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Source Unchecked: Hydrographic Office wreck index. 1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 9 2022 1:05PM

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