Marcel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Marcel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 11.1 N,2 42.28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.185000
  • Longitude: 2.704667
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARCEL (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1957
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4445/57 3.10.57 ABANDONED 25 MILES NE OF SMITHS KNOLL. (LL & HUMBER RADIO). IN 531000N, 024000E [OGB] APPROX. H946/67 11.7.67 SEARCHED FOR. NOT FOUND. (HMS HYDRA, HI 5B/66). H6328/87 15.3.89 LARGE MAGNETIC SIGNATURE LOCATED IN 531106N, 024217E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED A REPETITION OF MAGNETIC CONTACT BUT NO OBSTN WAS FOUND ABOVE THE SEABED. ASSUMED TO BE SIGNIFICANT FERROUS OBJECT THAT IS COMPLETELY BURIED. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1008, HI 412). INS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/806/01 2.3.99 LOCATED IN 5311.10N, 0242.28E [WGD] USING DGPS. NOT SEEN ON DCS3 OR E/S. MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY. APPROX 22 TONS FERROUS CONTENT. RETAIN AS FOUL. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 806 AREA A). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2018

Circumstances of loss

WENT ALONGSIDE BRITISH FV STRENUOUS AND ABANDONED BY CREW WHEN FOUND TO BE SINKING FAST. WAS LAST SEEN AFLOAT WITH ENGINE RUNNING SLOWLY. (LL).

General Comments

MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

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FAQ

Where is the MARCEL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARCEL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 11.1 N,2 42.28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARCEL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARCEL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the MARCEL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARCEL (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 5, 1957.

When was the wreck of the MARCEL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARCEL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the MARCEL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARCEL (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the MARCEL (POSSIBLY)?

The MARCEL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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