Margarita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Margarita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 27.998 N,3 16.129 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.466633
  • Longitude: -3.268817
Wreck Depth 0.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGARITA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Tonnage 23
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, 250DEGS, 120MTRS FROM WK
Surveying Details H4412/84 5.9.84 H4412/84 5.9.84 LOCATED IN 532759N, 031603W, IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. SWEPT CLEAR 0.2MTRS, FOULED AT 1.8MTRS. WK APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9)15S, LAID IN 532758N, 031609W. (TH, TLX 3.9.84 & 4.9.84). NCA YET. H4412/84 6.9.84 H4412/84 6.9.84 DETAILS AS ABOVE. (MDHC NM 19/84). - NM 2509/84. H4412/84 H4412/84 AREA SWEPT TO 8MTRS. NO TRACE FOUND. (MHDB NM 6/85). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 807/85.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2001

Circumstances of loss

4.9.84 REPD LEAKING AND TAKING WATER QUICKLY. LATER SANK. (LL, 4.9.84)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.998 N,3 16.129 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARGARITA wreck located?

The MARGARITA wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.998 N,3 16.129 W.

How deep is the MARGARITA and where exactly is it located?

The MARGARITA lies at a depth of about 0.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.998 N,3 16.129 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARITA?

The seabed around the MARGARITA lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MARGARITA sink?

The MARGARITA sank on Sep 3, 1984.

When was the wreck of the MARGARITA discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARITA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the MARGARITA belong to?

The MARGARITA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARGARITA?

The MARGARITA had a tonnage of 23 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGARITA?

The MARGARITA is classified as a fishing vessel.