Coquet Mouth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Coquet mouth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20.425 N,1 33.988 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.340417
  • Longitude: -1.566467
Wreck Depth 1.8 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COQUET MOUTH
Type dredger
Flag GB
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 17
Tonnage 477
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0633/40 22.7.40 SUNK IN 552025N, 013356W BETWEEN 068DEGS, 800FT & 078DEGS, 700FT FROM LT ON N B/WATER. (NOIC TYNE). - FNM(T) 1816/40. H0633/40 24.10.40 G CONL BUOY LAID CLOSE N. - FNM 2496(T)/40. H0633/40 23.5.41 INS AS DWP. - NM 1180/41. H0633/40 23.5.41 G CON BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 1194(T)/41. H0633/40 8.10.41 G CON BUOY CLOSE E. - FNM 2348/41. H0633/40 2.5.42 AMEND POSN OF BUOY TO 063DEG, 1.2C FROM N B/WATER FL LT. - NM 902/42. H1344/69 5.2.69 BUOY DELETED. (A R SMITH, LTR 3/2/69). BR STD. H4271/71 18.8.71 POSN NOW F, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NEWCASTLE TH LTR DTD 14.6.71). - NM 1317/71. H4271/71 24.9.74 LOCATED IN 552025N, 013354W USING HSA. INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS. WK LYING UPSIDE DOWN IN NE/SW DIRECTION. ABOUT 96FT LONG, IN ONE PIECE. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 1.70MTRS, BY E/S 1.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND. (HMS ENTERPRISE, K7023/1). AMEND WK 1FM 0FT. - NM 1921/74. HH090/843/01 16.7.99 EXAM'D 16.7.99 IN 5520.425N, 0133.988W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 1.8, FOUL 2.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.2 IN GEN DEPTH 5-6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.6MTRS. LIES 017/197DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED ROCK. WELL BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO SW 1.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1926, SANK AFTER DETONATING A GERMAN LAID MINE. 3 LIVES LOST. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 20.425 N,1 33.988 W
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FAQ

Where is the COQUET MOUTH wreck located?

The COQUET MOUTH wreck is located at coordinates 55 20.425 N,1 33.988 W.

How deep is the COQUET MOUTH and where exactly is it located?

The COQUET MOUTH lies at a depth of about 1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 20.425 N,1 33.988 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COQUET MOUTH?

The seabed around the COQUET MOUTH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the COQUET MOUTH sink?

The COQUET MOUTH sank on Jul 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the COQUET MOUTH discovered?

The wreck of the COQUET MOUTH was discovered in 1940.

What country did the COQUET MOUTH belong to?

The COQUET MOUTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COQUET MOUTH carrying?

The COQUET MOUTH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COQUET MOUTH?

The COQUET MOUTH had a tonnage of 477 tons.

What type of wreck is the COQUET MOUTH?

The COQUET MOUTH is classified as a dredger.

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