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River Deben

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Waypoints and general information

Woodbridge Haven - 51° 58.200 N 01° 23.850 E
West Knoll - 51° 58.443N 01° 23.672E
Mid Knoll - 51° 58.690N 01° 23.410E

Last survey - September 9th 2009
Latest update - September 9th 2009

Depths in metres reduced to Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) based on tidal data provided by the British Oceanographic Data Centre.
Positions referred to WGS 84 Datum

Survey by Marine Surveys East & South Ltd
on behalf of Trinity House
Conducted by S. Read, P. Atherton & C. Woods

For further pilotage information, call 'Odd Times' on VHF CH8 or telephone Harbourmaster, John White 01394 270106
or 07803 476621 also Assistant Harbourmaster,
Stephen Read on 07860 191768

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It should be noted that meteorological conditions may affect and alter the areas surveyed and the data published therein merely reflects the measurements taken, at the last survey and does not necessarily reflect the situation as may exist at a subsequent occasion for any particular location.

Latest Navigation reports (newest at the top)

15/09/09

Deben Entrance Shoal Warning (12th December 2009)

We have just been informed that recent shoal movements in the Deben Entance have made entry into the river difficult.

Reports indicate the entire area has flattened and shoaled resulting in an unpredictable approach. Without appropriate survey information, our recommendation is to make entry proceeding with high caution toward the top of a high flooding tide. As soon as we establish more, details will be posted here.

15/09/09

Deben Entrance sketchmap update released based on survey conducted 09/09/09

Initial examination of the data shows a general reduction in depth with the Mid Knoll shoal and spit moving further south. The spit extending from the Felixstowe shore has also extended further towards the West Knoll buoy. Current buoyage still indicates a good channel although the slightly looser approach to the Mid Knoll might be advisable to avoid the Knolls extending south. Depth over the bar is currently 0.4m at LAT.

River Deben

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Latest Navigation reports (newest at the top)

15/09/09

Deben Entrance Shoal Warning (12th December 2009)

We have just been informed that recent shoal movements in the Deben Entance have made entry into the river difficult.

15/09/09

Deben Entrance sketchmap update released based on survey conducted 09/09/09

Advice remains to not attept entry into the Deben any earlier than half flood and not to attempt entry on the ebb (after high water)

Please be aware of set and drift experienced across the entrance and use familiar pilotage techniques such as use of transits.

25/04/09

Deben Entrance sketchmap released based on survey conducted 31/04/09