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
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.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2006

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).

General Comments

MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

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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.

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