Mhari L Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mhari l Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 49.781 N,4 16.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.829683
  • Longitude: -4.268667
Wreck Depth 42.41 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MHARI L
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.1 m
Sonar Length 16.91
Sonar Width 5.25
Shadow Height 7.96
Orientation 22
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1985
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details H5844/83 5.3.85 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED BY FV FREDWOOD 2 IN POSN 136 DEG, LANGNESS POINT, 18.5 MILES. (RAMSEY CG, TLX DTD 27.3.85). INS AS USCPA 40MTRS IN 535000N, 041548W. BR STD. H5844/83 14.5.85 LOCATED BY HMS BILDESTON AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE MHARI L. EXAM'D BY DIVERS FROM SEAFORTH CLANSMAN IN 534939N, 041600W [OGB]. WK & TELEPHONE CABLE CONSIDERED HAZARD TO FISHING VESSELS. FLUORESCENT DIABLO FLOAT LEFT WIRED TO WRECK TO MARK POSN. (MRSC RAMSEY, TLX DTD 3.5.85). AMEND TO USC 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1392/85. HH090/705/01 12.6.96 EXAM'D 30.3.96 IN 534946.4N, 041607.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.3 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 019/199 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS FAIRLY BROKEN AND ERODED. DCS3 SHOWS HULL, NO CLEAR SUPERSTRUCTURE. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. RSDRA2022000111805 24.05.22 WK LOCATED IN 5349.775N, 0416.122W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LENGTH 17.0MTRS, WIDTH 5.5MTRS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1706 H102_005). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000299553 18.01.23 EXAM�D 15.6.22 IN 5349.781N, 0416.120W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 16.91MTRS, WIDTH 5.25MTRS, HT 7.96MTRS. ORIENTATION 022/202 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1706 H525_7422). UPRIGHT AND MAINLY INTACT, WITH SIGNS OF DEGRADING, LISTING SLIGHTLY. AMEND NDW 42.41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2023

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED OVERDUE. ROYAL NAVAL DIVERS FOUND VESSELS TRAWL HAD SNAGGED AN UNDERWATER OBSTACLE, LATER CONFIRMED AS A CABLE.

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND MAINLY INTACT, WITH SIGNS OF DEGRADING, LISTING SLIGHTLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 49.781 N,4 16.12 W
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FAQ

Where is the MHARI L wreck located?

The MHARI L wreck is located at coordinates 53 49.781 N,4 16.12 W.

How deep is the MHARI L and where exactly is it located?

The MHARI L lies at a depth of about 42.41 meters and is located at coordinates 53 49.781 N,4 16.12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MHARI L?

The seabed around the MHARI L lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the MHARI L sink?

The MHARI L sank on Feb 20, 1985.

When was the wreck of the MHARI L discovered?

The wreck of the MHARI L was discovered in 1985.

What country did the MHARI L belong to?

The MHARI L belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MHARI L?

The MHARI L had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the MHARI L?

The MHARI L is classified as a fishing vessel.

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