M J C Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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M j c Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 27.536 N,1 17.969 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 32 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | M J C |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 15.2 m |
| Tonnage | 40 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 20, 1989 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1989 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH232/352/01 11.4.89 SANK 7 MILES S OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT, I OF WIGHT, OR 502730N, 011753W [OGB]. (MRSC SOLENT, TLX DTD 20.3.89). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH232/352/01 11.4.89 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH COVERING AREA 5C N & S AND 8C E & W OF SINKING POSN. (THV MERMAID, VIA OCC HARWICH, TELEX 21.3.89). NCA YET. HH090/962/01 6.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 9.5.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (MMT UK, HI 1499). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 9, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK QUICKLY AFTER 'SLAMMING DOWN HARD' AFTER RIDING A 10FT WAVE.
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL