Cuckoo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cuckoo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 10.115 N,2 7.48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.168583
  • Longitude: -2.124667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CUCKOO
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/77 26.1.77 CARGO VESSEL OF APPROX 25TONS. LOST ON OYSTER ROCK, SW OF ELIZABETH CASTLE B'WATER. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA. POSN 491010.5N, 020724W FOR FILING ONLY. H3849/86 7.4.88 NOT FOUND. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE SUGGESTS WK COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND OF NO DANGER TO SHIPPING. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 368A). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/000096769 23.3.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). RETAIN DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

6.1.77 STRUCK OYSTER ROCK AND SANK. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77).

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FAQ

Where is the CUCKOO wreck located?

The CUCKOO wreck is located at coordinates 49 10.115 N,2 7.48 W.

When was the wreck of the CUCKOO discovered?

The wreck of the CUCKOO was discovered in 1977.

What type of wreck is the CUCKOO?

The CUCKOO is classified as a sailing vessel.