Maritime record LWT 638 - Wreck of the Ebenezer
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | TM 5545 9115 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM59SE |
| Civil Parish | LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
REMAINS OF BRITISH TRAWLER, 1925
Status: Site
Horizontal Datum: OGB
Vertical Datum: LAT
Quality of Depth: ES
Method of Fix: EDM
Grounded on Newcome Sands and sank, 1925.
17-FEB-1925 Sunk about 075 degrees, 9 cables, from Pakefield Ch.
23-FEB-1925 Dispersed. Least depth now 9ft [LWST].
12-JUN-1987 Wreck located in 52 27 25N 001 45 42E. Least echosounder
depth 4.9 in general depth 6m. Scour depth 7m. Lying 045/225 degrees,
with length of some 50m, beam 17m. Magnetic anomaly indicated iron
content of some 2.5 tonnes. Apparently listing 45 degree and
partially engulfed.
04-JUL-1989 Located during area sonar search. Not examined.
26-JUN-1991 Located in 52 27 24.6N 001 45 42.5E. Appears to be
partially buried in general depth 5m.
22-MAY-1992 Box search using sonar and magnetometer. Not found.
General depth now 4.6m. Believed completely buried.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SSF60140 Source Unchecked: Hydrographic Office wreck index. 1993. Hydrographic Office wreck index.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 13 2022 2:10PM