Ginette Michel Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ginette michel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.344 N,3 14.28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.005733
  • Longitude: -3.238000
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GINETTE MICHEL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 15.8 m
Tonnage 22
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Ginette Michel is located off the coast of the United Kingdom at coordinates 54 0.344 N, 3 14.28 W. This underwater obstruction was historically reported as dangerous, marked by a special cardinal buoy, and later chain-swept clear at a depth of 7 meters before being classified as foul ground and eventually marked as a dead record following surveys by HMS Roebuck.

Surveying Details

H4083/72 2.11.81 REPD AS DANGEROUS AND TO DRY IN 500020N, 031412W. MARKED BY S CARD BUOY, Q(6)+LFL.15S, LAID 210 DEGS, 100 MTRS FROM WK. (TH NM 103/81 & BUOY REPORT DTD 23.10.81). - NM 2696/81. H4083/72 12.4.83 WK CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 7MTRS IN SAME GEN DEPTH. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH SWANSEA, TELEX DTD 7.4.83 & TH NM 31/83). AMEND TO FOUL. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1103/83. HH3944/88 5.2.90 LOCATED BY HMS ROEBUCK IN 535055.5N, 031408.8W. DETAILS TRANSFERRED TO 8248 & THIS RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK SUDDENLY, NO TIME FOR DISTRESS CALL. CREW SAFE.

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FAQ

Where is the GINETTE MICHEL wreck located?

The GINETTE MICHEL wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.344 N,3 14.28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GINETTE MICHEL?

The seabed around the GINETTE MICHEL lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the GINETTE MICHEL sink?

The GINETTE MICHEL sank on Oct 22, 1981.

When was the wreck of the GINETTE MICHEL discovered?

The wreck of the GINETTE MICHEL was discovered in 1981.

What country did the GINETTE MICHEL belong to?

The GINETTE MICHEL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GINETTE MICHEL?

The GINETTE MICHEL had a tonnage of 22 tons.

What type of wreck is the GINETTE MICHEL?

The GINETTE MICHEL is classified as a trawler.

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