Margaret Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Margaret Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.981 N,3 14.129 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533017
  • Longitude: -3.235483
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGARET
Type sailing vessel
Length 25.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 91
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1881
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 1964
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Surveying Details

H3799/30 4.6.30 H3799/30 4.6.30 POSN 533212N, 031406W. (MDHB NM). - TNM 889/30. H3799/30 14.7.30 H3799/30 14.7.30 DEPTH OVER WRECK 12FT. CHARTED AS DEPTH IN THIS POSN. TNM CANCELLED. - NM ACTION. H4288/62 31.3.64 H4288/62 31.3.64 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS IN 533158N, 031403W ON SURVEY K3500(2). LC 1951. 11.4.73 11.4.73 DISPERSED BY MDHB 29.5.1881. DEPTH 18FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533158N, 031403. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 28.2.74 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 5.0MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

SANK 0.25M N BY W 1/2 W FROM Q2 RED BUOY AFTER COLLISION.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MARGARET wreck located?

The MARGARET wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.981 N,3 14.129 W.

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

The MARGARET lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.981 N,3 14.129 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARET?

The seabed around the MARGARET lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the MARGARET sink?

The MARGARET sank on May 28, 1881.

When was the wreck of the MARGARET discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARET was discovered in 1930.

What was the tonnage of the MARGARET?

The MARGARET had a tonnage of 91 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGARET?

The MARGARET is classified as a sailing vessel.

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