Michelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Michelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 52.552 N,1 9.657 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.875867
  • Longitude: 1.160950
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.

General Comments

GRP HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MICHELLE wreck located?

The MICHELLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 52.552 N,1 9.657 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHELLE?

The seabed around the MICHELLE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the MICHELLE sink?

The MICHELLE sank on Mar 10, 1998.

When was the wreck of the MICHELLE discovered?

The wreck of the MICHELLE was discovered in 1998.

What country did the MICHELLE belong to?

The MICHELLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MICHELLE?

The MICHELLE had a tonnage of 9 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHELLE?

The MICHELLE is classified as a fishing vessel.