Blue Mist (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Blue mist (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 16.088 N,5 18.074 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.268133
  • Longitude: 5.301233
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 10, 2017

Surveying Details

26.7.74 SANK IN 431630N, 051900E APPROX. (LLOYDS 217). NCA. 9.8.85 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984/85 OR SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS. H4877/84 21.5.86 WK PA 13MTRS IN 431609N, 051808E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 86 16 32). - NM 418/94. 14.2.12 SHOWN IN 4316.088N, 0518.074E [WGD] ON FR603351 [EDN 1.17].

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION OFF PORT DU FRIOUL, MARSEILLES BAY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 16.088 N,5 18.074 E
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FAQ

Where is the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 16.088 N,5 18.074 E.

How deep is the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 43 16.088 N,5 18.074 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 24, 1974.

When was the wreck of the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY)?

The BLUE MIST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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