Cesca M21 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cesca m21 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 48.718 N,4 50.781 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.811967
  • Longitude: -4.846350
Wreck Depth 68.3 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CESCA M21
Type fishing vessel
Flag BRITISH
Length 15 m
Width 5 m
Sonar Length 15.4
Sonar Width 6
Orientation 95
Tonnage 36
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 2015
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 2015
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Cesca M21 is an underwater shipwreck located at coordinates 52 48.718 N, 4 50.781 W. The wreck sank while carrying numerous buoys, pot markers, and other floating objects. A detailed underwater examination recorded a least multibeam depth of 68.3 meters in a general depth of 74 meters with no scour. The structural dimensions of the wreck are 15.4 meters in length, 6 meters in width, and 6.3 meters in height, oriented at 095/275 degrees, with a moderate magnetometer reading.

Surveying Details

SEP 2015/000031799 23.2.15 SANK IN 5248.74N, 0450.61W [WGD]. WAS CARRING NUMEROUS BUOYS, POT MARKERS AND OTHER FLOATING OBJECTS. (HMCG, EMAIL DTD 13.2.15). INS AS WK USC 40MTRS. SEP 2015/000055076 5.1.16 EXAM'D 9.7.15 IN 5248.718N, 0450.781W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15.4MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 095/275. MAGNETOMETER READING MODERATE. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO NDW 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1968. SANK IN SW FORCE 8 AFTER SUDDEN WATER INGRESS. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFT BY HELICOPTER. BOW DAMAGE NOTED BY HELO CREW.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CESCA M21 wreck located?

The CESCA M21 wreck is located at coordinates 52 48.718 N,4 50.781 W.

How deep is the CESCA M21 and where exactly is it located?

The CESCA M21 lies at a depth of about 68.3 meters and is located at coordinates 52 48.718 N,4 50.781 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CESCA M21?

The seabed around the CESCA M21 lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the CESCA M21 sink?

The CESCA M21 sank on Feb 13, 2015.

When was the wreck of the CESCA M21 discovered?

The wreck of the CESCA M21 was discovered in 2015.

What country did the CESCA M21 belong to?

The CESCA M21 belonged to BRITISH.

What was the tonnage of the CESCA M21?

The CESCA M21 had a tonnage of 36 tons.

What type of wreck is the CESCA M21?

The CESCA M21 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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