Kaper (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kaper (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.943 N,0 55.363 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.749050
  • Longitude: -0.922717
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KAPER (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 6.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2000

Surveying Details

HH232/351/01 20.11.91 AN OBSTN REPD STRUCK BY YACHT 'MILL STREAM MAGIC' IN 504554N, 005618W [OGB] ON 17.11.91. COULD POSSIBLY BE THE 20FT YACHT 'KAPER' [28FT MAST] [WHICH IS PRESUMABLY MISSING]. AREA TO BE EXAMINED. (SOLENT CG, SIG DTD 18.11.91; CHICHESTER HBR CONSERVANCY NM 11/91). INS AS OBSTN REP'D. - NM 3384/91. HH232/351/01 2.12.91 AREA EXAM'D. NOTHING FOUND. (CHICHESTER HBR CONSERVANCY NM 12/91). DELETE. - NM 3529/91. HH232/351/01 18.12.91 UNCHARTED SUBMERGED OBSTN STRUCK BY YACHT 'LADY JANE CLAIRE' ON 14.12.91, 145DEGS, 1.2M FROM CHICHESTER BAR BN. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE CAUSED BELOW WATERLINE. (SOLENT CG, SIG DTD 14.12.91). PROBABLY SAME OBSTN CHARTED BY NM 3384/91 BUT WHICH HAS NOW MOVED. NCA YET. HH232/570/01 17.1.92 NOTHING FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE SEARCH WITH E/S AND CHAIN SWEEPS ON 30.12.91. (THV MERMAID, 30.12.91). AMENDED TO DEAD. 15.10.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the KAPER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The KAPER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.943 N,0 55.363 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KAPER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the KAPER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KAPER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KAPER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the KAPER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The KAPER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KAPER (POSSIBLY)?

The KAPER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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