Midget 2 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Midget 2 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 43.934 N,1 26.185 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 16 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MIDGET 2 |
| Type | speed boat |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 12.2 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 13, 1976 |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 1976 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 15.6.76 15.6.76 VESSEL ON FIRE OFF NEWTOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT. LATER SANK 3 CABLES WEST OF HAMPSTEAD LEDGE BUOY. TRINITY HOUSE TENDER 'STELLA' IN ATTENDANCE. (LL, 15.6.76). NCA. 1.7.76 1.7.76 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK 327DEGS, 1 CABLE FROM HAMPSTEAD LEDGE BUOY IN 13MTRS, FOLLOWING EXPLOSION. SEVERAL E/S RUNS CARRIED OUT BY TH 'STELLA' IMMEDIATELY AFTER SINKING - NO TRACE. CONSIDERED COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. (TELECON TH COWES). RETAIN APPROX POSN 504354N, 012606W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH091/156/01 11.1.07 HH091/156/01 11.1.07 NOT LOCATED. (OFFSHORE SURVEY & ENGINEERING, HI 1156). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 22, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
15.6.76 VESSEL ON FIRE OFF NEWTOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT. CREW RESCUED BUT VESSEL BEYOND SAVING. LATER SANK 3 CABLES WEST OF HAMPSTEAD LEDGE BUOY. (LL, 15.6.76).
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50 43.934 N,1 26.185 W
Midget 2 on Wreck Map
Midget 2 Wreck on Google Map
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