Marcelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marcelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.406 N,5 25.262 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.740100
  • Longitude: -5.421033
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARCELLE
Type trawler
Flag BE
Length 36.6 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 75
Tonnage 219
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2004

Surveying Details

H2959/73 26.2.75 H2959/73 26.2.75 FISHERMANS FASTENER, BELIEVED WRECK, IN 504412N, 052500W USING DECCA. COULD BE SAME WRECK AS IN 504445N, 052512W. (MR GILES). CHART AS USC 15FMS [28MTRS]. BR STD. SEE ALSO [17048]. H2979/74 29.1.79 H2979/74 29.1.79 FF REPORTED IN 504345N, 052522W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. HH090/799/01 8.9.00 HH090/799/01 8.9.00 EXAM'D 7.5.00 IN 5044.406N, 0525.262W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64.5 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.95MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS WITH BOWS 075 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 64MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/371/17 29.6.01 HH100/371/17 29.6.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS A VERY OLD WW1 TRAWLER WITH A REAR ENGINE. BELL INSCRIBED 'MARCELLE' LOCATED. (G POUND).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY COCHRAN & SON, SELBY. HOME PORT OSTENDE, BELGIAN FLAG. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 74HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES, HULL. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.406 N,5 25.262 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARCELLE wreck located?

The MARCELLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.406 N,5 25.262 W.

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

The MARCELLE lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.406 N,5 25.262 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARCELLE?

The seabed around the MARCELLE lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the MARCELLE sink?

The MARCELLE sank on Jan 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MARCELLE discovered?

The wreck of the MARCELLE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the MARCELLE belong to?

The MARCELLE belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the MARCELLE?

The MARCELLE had a tonnage of 219 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARCELLE?

The MARCELLE is classified as a trawler.

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