Mansco Iii Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Mansco iii Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
18 58.25 N,72 52.36 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MANSCO III |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | AE |
| Length | 44.2 m |
| Width | 7.6 m |
| Draught | 2.7 |
| Tonnage | 347 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 21, 1984 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Last Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | national HO authority radio navigational warning |
| Markers | G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.6S, CLOSE E. |
| Surveying Details | H3449/80 7.2.85 ST IN 185812N, 725224E APPROX. (NAVAREA VIII 019/85) NCA YET. 19.2.85 G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.6S, LAID 21MTRS E OF WK. (NAVAREA VIII 055/85) NCA YET, AWAIT DEHRA DUN NM. H2883/85 30.4.85 ST IN 185812N, 725224E [IND], WITH G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.6S CLOSE E. (DEHRA DUN NM 107(T)/85) NCA YET, TEMP ONLY H2883/85 30.10.85 ST IN 185812N, 725224E [IND], WITH G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)G.6S CLOSE E. (DEHRA DUN NM 436/85). - NM 3065/85. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 17, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
24.12.84 FREQUENTLY TOOK ON A HEAVY LIST WHILE AT ANCHOR & ABANDONED BY CREW. TOWED TO SEWREE MUDFLATS & BEACHED. LATER CAPSIZED. (LL, 24.12.84 & 11.1.85)
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