Maaslust Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maaslust Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.235 N,0 14.574 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.720583
  • Longitude: -0.242900
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAASLUST
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.4 m
Width 4 m
Sonar Length 8
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 0.4
Orientation 150
Tonnage 17
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,17
Scour Dimensions 040,,000.2,045
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1965/76 5.12.80 WK EXAM'D 25.2.80 IN 504312N, 001428W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. DECCA USED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH, LENGTH 32.9MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LYING NW/SE, WITH 2 OFFLYING PIECES OF WKGE TO THE E. MAST USED FOR HEIGHTING. (HMS BULLDOG HI 37A/77). CHART AS WK 16.0MTRS. R/P. H1310/82/18 9.7.82 DIVED ON 28.3.82. SMALL MOTORISED BARGE OR TUG, APPROX 60FT LONG. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. LIES UPRIGHT. BRASS ENGINE CONTROL RECOVERED, MARKED TELEFLEX, WHICH SUGGESTS A RECENT LOSS, ALTHOUGH WK APPEARS QUITE OLD. (D M DILLINGHAM, 5.7.82). NCA. H1310/83/4 19.1.83 IDENTIFIED BY BELL AS THE 'MAASLUST', A STEEL BARGE-SHAPED VESSEL. LIES INTACT, BUT WITHOUT SUPERSTRUCTURE, HALF SUNK IN THE SILT. COVERED FOREDECK STANDS ABOUT 2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (T W BENNETTO, 4.1.83). NCA. SEP 2015/000083467 5.5.16 EXAM'D 16.10.15; IN 5043.235N, 0014.574W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18.1MTRS. LENGTH 8MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 0.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK ALMOST COMPLETELY BURIED. (GARDLINE 2015, HI 1478). AMEND DW 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2019

General Comments

UK NM 3576/18

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FAQ

Where is the MAASLUST wreck located?

The MAASLUST wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.235 N,0 14.574 W.

How deep is the MAASLUST and where exactly is it located?

The MAASLUST lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.235 N,0 14.574 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAASLUST?

The seabed around the MAASLUST lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MAASLUST discovered?

The wreck of the MAASLUST was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MAASLUST belong to?

The MAASLUST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAASLUST?

The MAASLUST had a tonnage of 17 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAASLUST?

The MAASLUST is classified as a motor vessel.

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