Cuttlefish Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Cuttlefish Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 35.92 N,1 50.665 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.598667
- Longitude: 1.844417
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CUTTLEFISH |
|
Type
|
Safety/Rescue Vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
28 m |
| Width |
6.4 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Tonnage |
153 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 30, 1981
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1981 |
| Last Detection Year |
2004 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 12, 2006 |
Surveying Details
H2098/74 16.12.81 DREDGER 'MARINE STONE' REPORTED DRYING MAST IN 523542N, 015030E. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 2.12.81). H2098/74 16.12.81 WK IN 523542N, 015030E IDENTIFIED BY OWNERS AS FV 'CUTTLEFISH'. MAST DRIES APPROX 10FT. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 7.12.81). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 87/82. H2098/74 18.12.81 NO SIGN OF MAST ON 15.12.81. LOCATION AT END OF A SANDBANK & SO ASSUMED VESSEL HAS SLIPPED OFF. (LL 246). H4021/86 4.8.87 LOCATED 31.5.87 IN 523553N, 015047E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER 4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.8 IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. SCOUR 11MTRS. INTACT, NOT UPRIGHT, AND LYING 125/305DEGS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES SOME 60 TONS IRON CONTENT. (NP 1016, HI 370). AMEND TO WK 5.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2555/87. HH090/569/01 9.7.93 EXAM'D 29.4.93 IN 523553N, 015046.9E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 8.6, FOUL 8.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.2 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.2MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. SMALL DISTINCT WK, LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 340/160DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES WITHIN SCOUR WHICH EXTENDS 23MTRS IN DIR'N 070DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 569). AMEND TO SW 8.6MTRS. BR STD. HH090/847/01 24.5.99 EXAM'D 30.4.99 IN 5235.920N, 0150.665E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 8.3, FOUL 8.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.4 IN GEN DEPTH 9.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. MEDIUM MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE. ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 847). AMEND TO SW 8.2MTRS IN 5235.893N, 0150.776E [OGB]. BR STD. HH091/084/01 18.11.04 LOCATED BY MAGENTOMETER ONLY. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. GEN DEPTH NOW 5MTRS. CONSIDERED BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 1074). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. 7.11.06 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1162). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2014/000142852 27,11.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1458). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1959 BY R DUSTON LTD, THORNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLARIDGE TRAWLERS. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LOWESTOFT FOR GAS FIELDS AND RETURN. GROUNDED 3M N OF SOUTH MID HAISBRO LT BUOY AFTER TAKING IN WATER. ABANDONED BY CREW. LATER REFLOATED & DRIFTED S. EVENTUALLY SANK. (LL & SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 35.92 N,1 50.665 E
Cuttlefish on Wreck Map
Cuttlefish Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CUTTLEFISH wreck located?
The CUTTLEFISH wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.92 N,1 50.665 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CUTTLEFISH?
The seabed around the CUTTLEFISH lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the CUTTLEFISH sink?
The CUTTLEFISH sank on Nov 30, 1981.
When was the wreck of the CUTTLEFISH discovered?
The wreck of the CUTTLEFISH was discovered in 1981.
What country did the CUTTLEFISH belong to?
The CUTTLEFISH belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the CUTTLEFISH?
The CUTTLEFISH had a tonnage of 153 tons.
What type of wreck is the CUTTLEFISH?
The CUTTLEFISH is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.
General Comments
MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY