Ma Monette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ma monette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.067 N,0 29.012 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.484450
  • Longitude: 0.483533
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MA MONETTE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 18.9 m
Sonar Length 19
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1998
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH266/420/03 5.10.98 HH266/420/03 5.10.98 SANK IN PA 502900N, 002730E [OGB]. (MRCC DOVER, FAX DTD 2.10.98). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH266/420/03 19.10.98 HH266/420/03 19.10.98 NOT LOCATED DURING SONAR SEARCH WITHIN 1 MILE RADIUS OF SINKING POSN. (TH, FAX AND SURVEY REPORT DTD 14.10.98). NOT CONCLUSIVELY DISPROVED. RETAIN AS NDWPA. NCA. 2.11.98 2.11.98 ORIGINAL REPORTED POSN WAS 502900N, 002300E. (TELECON WKO/MRCC DOVER 2.11.98). INCORRECTLY TRANSCRIBED TO MRCC FAX OF 2.10.98. HH266/420/03 2.1.98 HH266/420/03 2.1.98 NDW IN 502900N, 002342E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 41/11/98). - NM 4422/98. 1.10.99 1.10.99 NOTED WITH ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA. HH266/420/04 25.10.99 HH266/420/04 25.10.99 NOW WK 32MTRS IN 5029.11N, 0029.04E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 40/32/99). - NM 4324/99. 17.4.14 17.4.14 EXAM'D 28.11.13 IN 5029.067N, 0029.012E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED WK, POSSIBLE ROCK PINNACLES NEARBY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1442). AMEND WK 39MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2014

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. CAUGHT NETS ON BOTTOM, CAPSIZED AND LATER SANK. CREW OF 6 RESCUED.

General Comments

DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the MA MONETTE wreck located?

The MA MONETTE wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.067 N,0 29.012 E.

How deep is the MA MONETTE and where exactly is it located?

The MA MONETTE lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.067 N,0 29.012 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MA MONETTE?

The seabed around the MA MONETTE lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the MA MONETTE sink?

The MA MONETTE sank on Oct 1, 1998.

When was the wreck of the MA MONETTE discovered?

The wreck of the MA MONETTE was discovered in 1998.

What country did the MA MONETTE belong to?

The MA MONETTE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MA MONETTE?

The MA MONETTE had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the MA MONETTE?

The MA MONETTE is classified as a trawler.

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