Morning Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Morning star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 40.94 N,1 0.58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.682333
  • Longitude: -1.009667
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORNING STAR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 129
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Morning Star is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 49 40.94 N, 1 0.58 W near Cape Barfleur. Historical hydrographic records indicate an estimated least depth of 20 meters in a general depth of 36 meters. Survey data notes this maritime wreck in French and UK waters with an approximate position accuracy of one mile.

Surveying Details

WK IN 494100N, 010030W, OR 10M SE 0.75E FROM C BARFLEUR. (DOCKETS M80181 & M80109). H2537/28 23.8.28 WK IN 494100N, 010030W. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA. 9.5.78 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976. 14.10.81 INS AS USC PA 20MTRS IN 494100N, 010030W ON NC 2656. 22.3.85 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6864 [1984]. AMEND TO NDW PA. BR STD. 6.5.88 WK OF BRITISH MV 'MORNING STAR' IN 494100N, 010030W [EUR]. ACCURACY 1 MILE. ESTIMATED LEAST DEPTH FROM VESSEL'S DIMENSIONS 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988). AMENDED TO USC PD 20MTRS. NC 2613. HH351/510/01 5.7.93 NOT FOUND. TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 93 24 38). AMENDED TO ABEY. - NM 2494/93. 21.4.99 NOTED AS NON VALID. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). SUNK 10M SE 0.75 E OF BARFLEUR WHILST ON PASSAGE FOWEY TO ROUEN. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 40.94 N,1 0.58 W
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FAQ

Where is the MORNING STAR wreck located?

The MORNING STAR wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.94 N,1 0.58 W.

How deep is the MORNING STAR and where exactly is it located?

The MORNING STAR lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 49 40.94 N,1 0.58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MORNING STAR?

The seabed around the MORNING STAR lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the MORNING STAR sink?

The MORNING STAR sank on Nov 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MORNING STAR discovered?

The wreck of the MORNING STAR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MORNING STAR belong to?

The MORNING STAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MORNING STAR carrying?

The MORNING STAR was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the MORNING STAR?

The MORNING STAR had a tonnage of 129 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORNING STAR?

The MORNING STAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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