Michelle Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Michelle Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 52.552 N,1 9.657 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 32 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MICHELLE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 9.1 m |
| Tonnage | 9 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 10, 1998 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1998 |
| Last Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH242/400/09 18.3.98 HH242/400/09 18.3.98 SANK IN 505231N, 010945.5E [OGB] OR 109DEGS DUNGENESS POINT 7.3 MILES. (MRCC DOVER, TLX DTD 10.3.98). NCA. HH242/400/09 23.3.98 HH242/400/09 23.3.98 NOT LOCATED. BOTTOM IS HEAVILY RIDGED. HT OF RIDGES UP TO 5MTRS. AS RIDGE HT SOUNDINGS ARE ABOVE 30MTRS CONSIDERED THAT WK IS NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (TH, TLX DTD 19.3.98). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH090/856/01 9.8.99 HH090/856/01 9.8.99 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 856). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. HH090/898/01 10.10.00 HH090/898/01 10.10.00 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 898). NCA. HH091/159/01 30.8.07 HH091/159/01 30.8.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 9, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1972 OF GRP. TOOK WATER, CAPSIZED AND LATER SANK. CREW OF 2 RESCUED.
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- Other Wreck 57131 3351.9 M
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- Ub 103 Wreck 4850.9 M
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- Unity Wreck 6350.3 M
- Negrier Wreck 6683.1 M
- Hms Blackwater Wreck 6725.3 M
General Comments
GRP HULL