Blue Marlin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Blue marlin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.36 N,3 26.395 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.256000
  • Longitude: -3.439917
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLUE MARLIN
Type speed boat
Length 9.8 m
Sonar Length 9.9
Sonar Width 3.6
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 155
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 2008
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Surveying Details

27.6.08 SEP 2008/000053820 27.6.08 WK OF THE 45FT POWERBOAT 'BLUE MARLIN' IN 5015.231N, 0326.368W [WGD], 'NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION'. (MRCC BRIXHAM, TELECOM 21.6.08). 27.6.08 27.6.08 LIKELY TO HAVE STRUCK A PARTLY SUBMERGED OBJECT. (WWW.YBW.COM). 27.6.08 SEP 2008/000055957 27.6.08 LENGTH OF WK NOW DESCRIBED AS 32FT WITH A HEIGHT OF APPROX 4.8MTRS, MADE OF FIBRE GLASS, NO KNOWN INTENTION TO RECOVER. (MRCC BRIXHAM, TELECOM 27.6.08, FOLLOWING ADVICE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR). INS WK USC 48MTRS. - NM 4267/08. 3.5.13 3.5.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5015.360N, 0326.395W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.7 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 9.9MTRS, WIDTH 3.6MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

LOST, POSSIBLY STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT, WHILE COMPETING IN THE AROUND BRITAIN POWER BOAT RACE.

General Comments

PARTIALLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the BLUE MARLIN wreck located?

The BLUE MARLIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.36 N,3 26.395 W.

How deep is the BLUE MARLIN and where exactly is it located?

The BLUE MARLIN lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.36 N,3 26.395 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE MARLIN?

The seabed around the BLUE MARLIN lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the BLUE MARLIN sink?

The BLUE MARLIN sank on Jun 21, 2008.

When was the wreck of the BLUE MARLIN discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE MARLIN was discovered in 2008.

What type of wreck is the BLUE MARLIN?

The BLUE MARLIN is classified as a speed boat.

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