Ferry Wreck 42971
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 16.999 N,4 28.955 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 39.94 m |
| Water Depth | 46 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | ferry |
| Length | 15.2 m |
| Width | 5.5 m |
| Sonar Length | 22.9 |
| Sonar Width | 7.2 |
| Shadow Height | 6.8 |
| Orientation | 81 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 27, 1994 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1994 |
| Last Detection Year | 2020 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH232/450/02 28.6.94 SANK QUICKLY IN 501648N, 042854W [OGB]. APPEARED TO SINK STRAIGHT DOWN WITH TOW LINE OF 40FT WIRE AND 200FT POLYPROP ROPE STILL ATTACHED. FERRY IS 50FT X 18FT WITH RAMPS AT BOTH ENDS. (BRIXHAM CG TLX). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2020/000287353 25.11.20 WRECK LOCATED 21.4.20 IN POSITION 5016.999N, 0428.955W [WGD], LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.94 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 47 MTRS, LENGTH 23 MTRS, WIDTH 7 MTRS, HEIGHT 6.8 MTRS, ORIENTATION 81 DEGS. SUSPECTED THAT LEAST DEPTH MAY BE ENTANGLED DEBRIS. (HI1678, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY LTD). AMEND NDW 39 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
DARTMOUTH FERRY WHICH SANK WHILE UNDER TOW BY TUG PENDRAGON B. (BRIXHAM CG).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 16.999 N,4 28.955 W
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General Comments
FERRY WITH RAMPS AT BOTH ENDS, TOWLINE ATTACHED