Magdalena (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Magdalena (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 4.15 N,2 3.879 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.069167
  • Longitude: 2.064650
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag BE
Length 50 m
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 127
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1960
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2000

Surveying Details

H3916/60 10.1.61 SANK IN APPROX 540800N, 020500E IN 20FMS. (HUMBER RADIO, 14.8.60). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H619/65 15.3.65 CLOSELY SEARCHED FOR USING SONAR. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1964). DELETED. BR STD. H3916/60 29.10.85 WK LOCATED IN 540412N, 020400E [EUR] USING PULSE/8. LENGTH 50MTRS. LYING NW/SE AND STANDING 5MTRS HIGH. (SHELLEXPRO, LONDON, TELEX 17.10.85). INS AS WK 65MTRS IN 540408N, 020402E [OGB]. - NM 2972/85. H3916/60 26.11.85 REPEAT OF ABOVE DATA. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, 24.10.85). NFA. H3836/1/86 5.10.87 EXAM'D 11.7.87 IN 540408N, 020400E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67.6 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 34MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 127/307 DEG. (OCEANEERING SURVEY, HI 355A). AMEND TO WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER REPORTING TAKING IN WATER AND PUMP UNABLE TO COPE.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.15 N,2 3.879 E.

How deep is the MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 54 4.15 N,2 3.879 E.

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

The seabed around the MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 14, 1960.

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

The wreck of the MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY)?

The MAGDALENA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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