Unknown Wreck (GAD8; previously known as the 'Goodwins Cannon Site')
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | Unknown Wreck (GAD8; previously known as the 'Goodwins Cannon Site') | Historic England |
|---|---|---|
| Sea / ocean | North Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | England | official dataset |
| Position | 51.2328, 1.4335 | official dataset (OGL v3) |
| Protected Wreck | List entry 1401982 | Historic England |
| Designated | 2012-08-03 | Historic England |
| Restricted area | 0.78 ha | Historic England |
| Grid reference | TR3979153779 | Historic England |
About the wreck
This wreck is designated for its historic importance. Full details are in the official record linked below.
Diving & visiting
This is a designated Protected Wreck under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973. Under the Act, diving on or otherwise interfering with the wreck inside its restricted area requires a licence; see the Historic England list entry for details.
Location
- Recorded position: 51.2328, 1.4335 (official dataset (OGL v3); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: North Sea
- Nearest coast: England
Wreck positions on this site are for interest only and are not for navigation. Many wrecks are war graves or legally protected: never disturb human remains or remove artefacts, and check local law before diving.
Protected Wreck data © Historic England 2026. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby wrecks
- Goodwins & Downs 8 0 km
- HMS Niger 1914 · 1 km
- HMS Northumberland 1703 · 5 km
- HMS Restoration 1703 · 6 km
- HMS Mary 1703 · 6 km
- Admiral Gardner 1809 · 6 km
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Further reading
- Historic England list entry 1401982 (official record)