Mudlark Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mudlark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 28.433 N,1 11.997 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.473883
  • Longitude: 1.199950
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUDLARK
Type yacht
Length 18.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details POSN 072DEG 1.4M FROM PAN SAND BN. H1501/64 20.4.64 WRECKAGE WASHED UP AT BISHOPSTONE GLEN & RECULVER. BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN PART OF MISSING YACHT. (LL). H1501/64 20.4.64 WRECKAGE OF YACHT ON RIDGE SAND. STANDS 4FT PROUD OF SAND. (THV VESTAL). H2133/70 30.1.70 SEARCH MADE BY TRANSIT SONAR ALSO E/S & A/S INVESTIGATIONS. NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND. NO ATTEMPT MADE TO DISPROVE WK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 51/69).
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2003

Circumstances of loss

YACHT DISAPPEARED ON PASSAGE CALAIS TO BOULOGNE. 6 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

EX-FV

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FAQ

Where is the MUDLARK wreck located?

The MUDLARK wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.433 N,1 11.997 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MUDLARK?

The seabed around the MUDLARK lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the MUDLARK sink?

The MUDLARK sank on Apr 2, 1964.

When was the wreck of the MUDLARK discovered?

The wreck of the MUDLARK was discovered in 1964.

What type of wreck is the MUDLARK?

The MUDLARK is classified as a yacht.