Bubbles Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Bubbles Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 43.6 N,0 10.72 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 20 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BUBBLES |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 6.4 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 2007 |
| Last Detection Year | 2015 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | SEP 2007/000061865 3.9.07 LOST IN 5043.60N, 0010.72E [WGD] FOLLOWING FIRE AND EXPLOSION. SANK AT SPEED AFTER SINGLE CREWMAN HAD DIVED OVER THE SIDE. (SOLENT CG, FAX DTD 27.8.07). DESCRIBED AS A 'FLETCHER' WITH CUDDY & UNLIKELY TO BE A HAZARD TO SURFACE NAVIGATION IN THAT AREA. (SOLENT CG, TELECON, 3.9.07). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 25.1.17 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE, HI 1477). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
FIRE & EXPLOSION. CREW RECOVERED.
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