Charter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.452 N,3 50.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.224200
  • Longitude: -3.834500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARTER
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 96
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1933
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H547/33 24.1.33 WRECKED OFF BOLT HEAD & PARTLY AFLOAT IN 501230N, 034730W. (BOT NM38/790). H614/57 31.1.57 POSN AMENDED TO 501325N, 035000W. VESSEL BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (COURT OF INQUIRY, MS 5451/33). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. WRECK IS REPD TO BE OWNED BY J CONWAY. 16.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PLYMOUTH FOR FISHING AND RETURN. WENT ASHORE IN FOG, FELL ONTO SIDE AS TIDE FELL AND COULD NOT BE RIGHTED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CHARTER wreck located?

The CHARTER wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.452 N,3 50.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARTER?

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

When did the CHARTER sink?

The CHARTER sank on Jan 7, 1933.

When was the wreck of the CHARTER discovered?

The wreck of the CHARTER was discovered in 1933.

What country did the CHARTER belong to?

The CHARTER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHARTER?

The CHARTER had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARTER?

The CHARTER is classified as a drifter.

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