Mayoress Pelican Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mayoress pelican Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.274 N,1 18.285 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.937900
  • Longitude: -1.304750
Wreck Depth 22.62 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAYORESS PELICAN
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Sonar Length 24
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 5
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1996
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 002.8,024.5,000.8
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH242/610/06 10.4.96 BARGE SANK IN 545626N, 011808W [OGB]. (MRSC TYNE TEES, TLX DTD 26.3.96). 29.3.96 BARGE STILL SUNK. (TELECON WO/MRSC). NCA YET. 10.4.96 BARGE CANNOT BE LOCATED BY SALVORS. BARGE IS OF SOME 400 - 500 TONS. LENGTH 130 FEET, BEAM 30 FEET. (TELECON WO/MRSC). INS AS DW PA - NM 1569/96. HH242/610/06 15.5.96 LOCATED IN 545616N, 011811.5E [OGB] USING HSA. CHAIN SWEEP CARRIED OUT. CLEARED AT 21.5, FOUL 22.4MTRS. (TH, TLX DTD 11.5.96). - NM 1939/96. HH090/796/01 23.12.98 EXAM'D 18.7.98 IN 545616.8N, 011817.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 23.3, FOUL 23.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.0 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. INTACT, IN GOOD CONDITION. SEABED OF GRAVEL AND MUD WITH NUMBEROUS BOULDERS NEAR WK. RETAIN AS SW 21.5MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). RETAIN AS SW 21.5 IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/16 3.7.00 HH100/351/16 3.7.00 DIVED IN 5456.25N, 0118.20W [WGD] USING GPS. A STEEL BARGE, INVERTED AND INTACT. FLAT BOTTOMED. CRANE PROTRUDING OUT FROM ONE SIDE. ESTIMATED AT 30MTRS BY 12MTRS. BELONGED TO M DEVLINE, OF TYNE TOWAGE. (R YOUNG). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 26.3.19 EXAM�D 26.3.19 IN 5456.274N, 0118.285W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.62MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 005/185DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 2.8MTRS, WIDTH 24.5MTRS, 0.8MTRS DEEP. INTACT, INVERTED. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2019

Circumstances of loss

29.3.96 SANK WHILST UNDER TOW OF M TUG PENGARTH. BARGE HAD BEEN DRILLING IN THE RIVER TEES AREA FOR SOIL SAMPLES AND WAS BEING RETURNED TO HER OWNERS. (LL 29.3.96).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 56.274 N,1 18.285 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAYORESS PELICAN wreck located?

The MAYORESS PELICAN wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.274 N,1 18.285 W.

How deep is the MAYORESS PELICAN and where exactly is it located?

The MAYORESS PELICAN lies at a depth of about 22.62 meters and is located at coordinates 54 56.274 N,1 18.285 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAYORESS PELICAN?

The seabed around the MAYORESS PELICAN lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the MAYORESS PELICAN sink?

The MAYORESS PELICAN sank on Mar 27, 1996.

When was the wreck of the MAYORESS PELICAN discovered?

The wreck of the MAYORESS PELICAN was discovered in 1996.

What country did the MAYORESS PELICAN belong to?

The MAYORESS PELICAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAYORESS PELICAN carrying?

The MAYORESS PELICAN was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What type of wreck is the MAYORESS PELICAN?

The MAYORESS PELICAN is classified as a barge.

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