Where is the GRETCHEN wreck located?

The GRETCHEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.05 N,1 42.52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GRETCHEN?

The seabed around the GRETCHEN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

The GRETCHEN sank on May 21, 1978.

The wreck of the GRETCHEN was discovered in 1978.

The GRETCHEN is classified as a yacht.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gretchen Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	50 57.05 N,1 42.52 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 50.950833 Longitude: 1.708667
Water Depth	11 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	GRETCHEN
Type	yacht
Flag	GB
Length	10.7 m
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	May 21, 1978
Original Detection Year	1978
Last Detection Year	2017
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	22.5.78 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN 505648N, 013742E APPROX. (LL, 22.5.78). H1270/75 25.5.78 FR AUTHORITIES NOW CONFIRM POSN OF WK IN 505706N, 014236E [EUR]. (TELEX, CG DOVER STRAIT, DTD 22.5 78). NCA YET. AWAIT BREST NM.
Last Amended Date	Jun 28, 2017

22.5.78 REPD TO HAVE SUNK AFTER BEING ABANDONED BY OWNER AND SALVAGE ATTEMPTS BY CALAIS PILOT CUTTER. (LL, 22.5.78).

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