Morning Star Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
|
Morning star Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 53.591 N,5 18.08 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | -1 m |
| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MORNING STAR |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1978 |
| Last Detection Year | 2013 |
| Original Source | aerial photography or satellite imagery |
| Surveying Details | H5001/72 13.11.78 H5001/72 13.11.78 OBSTN SHOWN IN 515333N,051759.4W ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1486/1-LP1. CHART AS DW. BR STD H5001/72 13.11.78 H5001/72 13.11.78 IDENTIFIED BY CG ST DAVID AS WK OF TUG MORNING STAR. (HMS HERALD HI 34/78). H1950/80 12.1.82 H1950/80 12.1.82 ST DRIES 1MTR IN 515334N, 051801W SIGHTED BY COASTLINING TEAMS AND IDENTITY CONFIRMED. PARTLY VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (HMS FOX, HI 20). BR STD.. 22.2.13 22.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5153.591N, 0518.080W. 22.1.13 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 22, 2013 |
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