Mascota (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mascota (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 29.043 N,1 57.755 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.484050
  • Longitude: 1.962583
Wreck Depth 26.26 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MASCOTA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 38.9
Sonar Width 6.2
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 674
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1917
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 8 MILES E OF LOWESTOFT. (WW1SL). H4087/78 21.7.82 FF IN 522821N, 015842E. POSN BY DECCA. H1942/80 1.9.82 EXAM'D 26.2.82 IN 522901N, 015752E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.8 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 36.7MTRS, BEAM 6.9MTRS. LYING 093/273 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). INS AS WK 22.5MTRS. - NM2874/82. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16; IN 5229.043N, 0157.755E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.26MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 38.9MTRS, WIDTH 6.2MTRS, HEIGHT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-TORQUAY. BUILT IN 1890 BY T RHOMPSON & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARINA MERCANTE, ARGENTINA. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 92HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TREPORT FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. CAPTURED BY GERMAN TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER AND SUNK.

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FAQ

Where is the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 29.043 N,1 57.755 E.

How deep is the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26.26 meters and is located at coordinates 52 29.043 N,1 57.755 E.

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

The seabed around the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 29, 1917.

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

The wreck of the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY)?

The MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 674 tons.

What type of wreck is the MASCOTA (POSSIBLY)?

The MASCOTA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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