Cesca M21 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Cesca m21 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 48.718 N,4 50.781 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 68.3 m |
| Water Depth | 74 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CESCA M21 |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | BRITISH |
| Length | 15 m |
| Width | 5 m |
| Sonar Length | 15.4 |
| Sonar Width | 6 |
| Orientation | 95 |
| Tonnage | 36 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 13, 2015 |
| Bottom Texture | Gravel |
| Original Detection Year | 2015 |
| Last Detection Year | 2015 |
| Original Source | national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Surveying Details | SEP 2015/000031799 23.2.15 SANK IN 5248.74N, 0450.61W [WGD]. WAS CARRING NUMEROUS BUOYS, POT MARKERS AND OTHER FLOATING OBJECTS. (HMCG, EMAIL DTD 13.2.15). INS AS WK USC 40MTRS. SEP 2015/000055076 5.1.16 EXAM'D 9.7.15 IN 5248.718N, 0450.781W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15.4MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 095/275. MAGNETOMETER READING MODERATE. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO NDW 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 5, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD IN 1968. SANK IN SW FORCE 8 AFTER SUDDEN WATER INGRESS. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFT BY HELICOPTER. BOW DAMAGE NOTED BY HELO CREW.
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- Duke Of Connaught (Possibly) Wreck 6275.2 M
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- Barge Wreck 55063 7600.4 M
- Steam Ship Wreck 55080 7689 M
- Ilesha Wreck 7782 M
- Sailing Vessel Wreck 60855 8394.4 M
- Newry Wreck 8740.3 M
- Steam Ship Wreck 55154 9279.4 M
General Comments
WOODEN HULL