Cruiser Merchant Wreck Gb 47464

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 36.83 N,1 45.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.613833
  • Longitude: -1.751667
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 10.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 2004
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH232/540/09 21.7.04 SANK IN 5036.83N, 0145.10W [WGD]. ALLOWED TO BURN OUT AS HAD FULL FUEL TANKS AND GAS BOTTLES ON BOARD. GRP CONSTRUCTION. VERY LITTLE REMAINED. (PORTLAND GC, FAX DTD 13.2.04). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 23.10.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE, BURNED OUT AND SANK.

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