Emachrist Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Emachrist Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.534 N,4 18.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.358900
  • Longitude: -4.301117
Water Depth -4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMACHRIST
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 114
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2015

Surveying Details

10.11.76 HARD AGROUND ON ROCKS OFF FREATHY BEACH, WHITESAND BAY. VESSEL ANCHORED TO BEACH BUT HOLED. (LL, 8.10.76). POSN 502130N, 041800W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H1961/79 18.3.81 NO LONGER IN THIS POSN. BELIEVED SALVAGED. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71A/80). AMENDED TO LIFT. SEP 2014/000201537 24.11.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (EGS, HI 1467). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

8.10.76 IN DIFFICULTY OFF FREATHY BEACH, WHITESAND BAY. ALL CREW TAKEN OFF VESSEL. HARD AGROUND ON ROCKS. VESSEL ANCHORED TO BEACH BUT HOLED. (LL, 8.10.76).

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FAQ

Where is the EMACHRIST wreck located?

The EMACHRIST wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.534 N,4 18.067 W.

When did the EMACHRIST sink?

The EMACHRIST sank on Nov 6, 1976.

When was the wreck of the EMACHRIST discovered?

The wreck of the EMACHRIST was discovered in 1976.

What country did the EMACHRIST belong to?

The EMACHRIST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMACHRIST?

The EMACHRIST had a tonnage of 114 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMACHRIST?

The EMACHRIST is classified as a yacht.

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