Marguerite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marguerite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.276 N,0 0.868 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.671267
  • Longitude: 0.014467
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGUERITE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 31.5 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 44
Tonnage 151
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1916
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/554 2.2.93 HH090/554.01 2.2.93 WK EXAM'D 20.9.92 IN 544015.8N, 000058.3E [OGB] USING RANGE/RANGE HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.2 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 68.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT AND LYING 044/224 DEG. MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE OBSERVED. (NP 1008, HI 554). BR STD. 27.8.08 27.8.08 DIVED 9.07. A SMALL TRAWLER UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED. UNUSUALLY THE WHEELHOUSE HAS SURVIVED AND THE BELL WAS ON TOP OF IT. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION FROM THE NAME ON THE BELL. (A C JACKSON). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R W CRAWFORD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45 NHP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SCARBOROUGH FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U 57. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGH, INTACT, WHEELHOUSE IN PLACE

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FAQ

Where is the MARGUERITE wreck located?

The MARGUERITE wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.276 N,0 0.868 E.

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

The MARGUERITE lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 54 40.276 N,0 0.868 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGUERITE?

The seabed around the MARGUERITE lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the MARGUERITE sink?

The MARGUERITE sank on Sep 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MARGUERITE discovered?

The wreck of the MARGUERITE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the MARGUERITE belong to?

The MARGUERITE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARGUERITE?

The MARGUERITE had a tonnage of 151 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGUERITE?

The MARGUERITE is classified as a trawler.

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