Marjolene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marjolene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 14.365 N,3 9.209 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.239417
  • Longitude: -3.153483
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARJOLENE
Type trawler
Flag BE
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 137
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1956
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H357/57 6.9.57 H357/57 6.9.57 SANK IN 501412N 030845W. (NITON RADIO). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H357/57 29.2.60 H357/57 29.2.60 BELGIAN TRAWLER LIES E � S, 18.5M FROM START POINT. (R BUSHEL, 22.12.56). NCA.. 18.2.99 18.2.99 SMALL UNKNOWN WRECK LOCATED IN 5014.310N, 0309.157W [OGB] USING DGPS. REQUEST COMMERCIAL GUARD FOR POSN. (M SHARPE, FAX DTD 25.1.99). AMEND TO CINC. AMEND POSITION. BR STD. HH100/351/16 4.9.00 HH100/351/16 4.9.00 DIVED IN 5014.310N, 0309.157W [OGB]. A SMALL COASTER OR TRAWLER IN AN UPRIGHT POSN. BOWS AND STERN INTACT, PROP IN PLACE. (N CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 8.00). NCA. HH090/961/01 12.12.03 HH090/961/01 12.12.03 EXAM'D 22.6.03 IN 5014.365N, 0309.209W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.9 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 137/317 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 317 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 52MTRS. BR STD. 27.1.06 27.1.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELGIUM FOR FISHING AND RETURN.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 14.365 N,3 9.209 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARJOLENE wreck located?

The MARJOLENE wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.365 N,3 9.209 W.

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

The MARJOLENE lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.365 N,3 9.209 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARJOLENE?

The seabed around the MARJOLENE lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the MARJOLENE sink?

The MARJOLENE sank on Dec 22, 1956.

When was the wreck of the MARJOLENE discovered?

The wreck of the MARJOLENE was discovered in 1956.

What country did the MARJOLENE belong to?

The MARJOLENE belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the MARJOLENE?

The MARJOLENE is classified as a trawler.