Mark Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Mark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 0.036 N,5 30.06 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.000600
- Longitude: -5.501000
|
| Water Depth |
48 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MARK |
|
Type
|
carrier
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
61 m |
| Width |
9.1 m |
| Draught |
3.7 |
| Tonnage |
499 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
clay products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1981 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 27, 2016 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The underwater wreck known as MARK is located at coordinates 50 0.036 N, 5 30.06 W off the coast of Cornwall, England, near Mounts Bay and the Longships Lighthouse. The vessel failed to arrive after sailing from Plymouth on December 17, 1981, with wreckage including a liferaft named CEMARK and a small boat washing ashore in late December 1981. Historical records suggest the vessel may have gone down in Mounts Bay around December 19, 1981. A modern marine survey conducted in September 2016 did not locate the wreck on the seabed, and its status is now amended as dead.
Surveying Details
H5279/77 13.1.82 VESSELS REQUESTED TO LOOKOUT FOR 'MARK' ON 26 DEC 1981 AS NOTHING HEARD OF HER AFTER SAILING FROM PLYMOUTH 17 DEC. ON 28 DEC GERMAN VESSEL 'WESER' REPD BODY IN WATER LONGSHIPS LT 11DEGS, 1.7M, AND LATER LIFERAFT WITH NAME 'CEMARK' WAS RECOVERED APPROX 1.5M N OF BODY. DUTCH 'RAITH' RECOVERED LIFERAFT 'CEMARK' ON 29 DEC, 134DEGS 8M FROM LONGSHIPS LT. ON 30 DEC 12FOOT BOAT WITH 'MARK' PAINTED ON BOW WASHED ASHORE AT MARAZION. FURTHER WRECKAGE LATER FOUND AFTER SHORE SEARCH OF MOUNTS BAY. (FALMOUTH CG, TELEX DTD 30.12.81). POSN 500000N, 053000W FOR FILING ONLY. 18.4.83 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO HAVE GONE DOWN IN MOUNTS BAY ON 19.12.81. AN UNIDENTIFIED RADAR CONTACT SEEN DURING RESCUE ATTEMPTS ON IRISH MV 'UNION STAR' IN APPROX 495000N, 052500W AND SUBSEQUENT ENQUIRIES HAVE NOT PRODUCED ANY IDENTIFICATION FROM ANY OTHER VESSEL. (BBC2 'TONIGHT' PROGRAMME, 14.4.83). NCA. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.
Circumstances of loss
31.12.81 PANAMANIAN MV 'MARK'. 499TONS, EX 'CEMARK', REPORTED MISSING DEC 26 1981 AFTER LEAVING PLYMOUTH EN ROUTE LA SPEZIA WITH CARGO CHINA CLAY AND CREW OF 6. (LL, 29-31.12.81 & 4.1.82).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 0.036 N,5 30.06 W
Mark on Wreck Map
Mark Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MARK wreck located?
The MARK wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.036 N,5 30.06 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MARK?
The seabed around the MARK lies at approximately 48 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the MARK discovered?
The wreck of the MARK was discovered in 1981.
What country did the MARK belong to?
The MARK belonged to PA.
What cargo was the MARK carrying?
The MARK was carrying clay products.
What was the tonnage of the MARK?
The MARK had a tonnage of 499 tons.
What type of wreck is the MARK?
The MARK is classified as a carrier.