Happy Returns (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Happy returns (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.167 N,5 2.561 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.036117
  • Longitude: -5.042683
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11 m
Sonar Length 5.7
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 110
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 22, 1980
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 15, 2013

Surveying Details

H4287/77 5.9.80 SANK IN 500212N, 050212W [OGB]. (FALMOUTH CG MRSC, TELEX 22.8.80). INS AS USC 45MTRS. BR STD. HH090/521/01 28.1.91 NO REFERENCE MADE CONCERNING THIS WK. PRESUME NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. HH090/521/01 13.4.92 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. RECOMMEND EXPUNGE. (HMS BULLDOG, REPLY TO SURVEY APPRAISAL). NCA. 9.5.03 SCALLOP DREDGE LOST IN 5002.184N, 0502.573W [WGD] ON OBSTN SOME 2MTRS HIGH. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). AMEND LIVE. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 26.4.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1406). NCA. 15.5.13 SMALL, INDISTINCT CONTACT LOCATED IN 5002.167N, 0502.561W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.74MTRS. LENGTH 5.7MTRS, HT 0.5MTR. LIES 110/290 DEGS. MAY BE DEBRIS. (SDC BATHY, REPROCESSING OF HI 1406 DIGITAL DATA). POSSIBLY THIS WK. RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER AND ENGINE FAILURE. LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW.

General Comments

?DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.167 N,5 2.561 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 22, 1980.

When was the wreck of the HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY)?

The HAPPY RETURNS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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