Dr 64 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dr 64 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.324 N,0 57.849 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.388733
  • Longitude: 0.964150
Wreck Depth -0.5 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DR 64
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 5
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2013

Surveying Details

H1270/81 21.4.81 H1270/81 21.4.81 STRANDED AND DRYING 6.6MTRS IN 512315.5N, 005755E. (THV MERMAID). INS AS ST, H 1.2MTRS. - NM 965/81. H6341/87 15.3.89 H6341/87 15.3.89 EXAM'D VISUALLY 18.10.88 IN 512318N, 005756E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. UPPER 0.4MTRS OF METAL MAST WAS SHOWING AT LW NEAPS. CHART AS ST, DRYING 1.9MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 424). BR STD. HH090/694/01 7.11.96 HH090/694/01 7.11.96 EXAM'D 14.10.96 IN 512317.3N, 005757.2E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH DRIES 0.5 IN DRYING GENERAL DEPTH. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT RIBS FROM THE HULL OF A SMALL VESSEL. WK WAS HEAVILY BUOYED AND THUS NOT SWEPT. (NP 1016, HI 694). AMEND TO ST DRIES 0.5MTR. BR STD. 27.11.03 27.11.03 [EUT] POSN: 5123.324N, 0057.849E. NE 2571. 14.11.13 14.11.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1438). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

HAD ENGINE FAILURE WHILE ON PASSAGE DOVER FOR FELIXTOWE. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF VESSEL NICOLA DAWN.

General Comments

ONLY RIBS REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the DR 64 wreck located?

The DR 64 wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.324 N,0 57.849 E.

How deep is the DR 64 and where exactly is it located?

The DR 64 lies at a depth of about -0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.324 N,0 57.849 E.

When did the DR 64 sink?

The DR 64 sank on Mar 9, 1981.

When was the wreck of the DR 64 discovered?

The wreck of the DR 64 was discovered in 1981.

What country did the DR 64 belong to?

The DR 64 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DR 64?

The DR 64 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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