Margaret Smith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Margaret smith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.965 N,1 28.155 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.716083
  • Longitude: -1.469250
Wreck Depth 6.3 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGARET SMITH
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 43 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 45
Tonnage 309
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0060.0,,001.0,250
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Markers Y SPL BUOY, FI Y 3S, 'MARGARET SMITH'
Surveying Details H4613/73 12.7.78 LYING APPROX 200FT W OF NO 6 MOORING BUOY, YARMOUTH ROADS. (TH COWES, TELEX DTD 30.6.78). STILL LYING AS REPORTED. DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT HAS REQUESTED OWNERS TO TAKE EARLY SALVAGE ACTION. (TH, TELECON 12.7.78). CHART AS DW PA IN 504258N, 012805W. - NM 1702(T)/78. H4613/73 10.11.78 DEPT OF TRANSPORT UNABLE TO GET RESPONSE FROM OWNERS. TRINITY HOUSE, IN LTR DTD 4.7.78, GAVE POSN AS 504254N, 012808W. (CDR RAMSEY, DEPT OF TRANSPORT, 9.11.78). CHART AS WK 5.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2794/78. H4613/73 14.11.78 ABOVE POSN CONFIRMED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5FT [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 38FT. WK STANDS 19.5FT ABOVE SEA BED. (TH, 4.7.78). NCA. H4470/81 4.8.83 EXAM'D 14.10.82 IN 504255N, 012803.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP] & HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.3MTRS. NO FOUL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 13 TO 14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. LYING NE/SW. LENGTH ABOUT 50MTRS. REPORTED TO BE UPSIDE DOWN. (SCESU, HI 98). AMEND TO SW 6.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2220/83. H1310/85/3 17.1.85 DIVED ON IN 1984. STILL INTACT, LYING ON ITS STBD SIDE WITH BOWS W. (M PRITCHARD, 7.1.85). H1270/82 26.1.87 CONFIRMED WK IN CHARTED POSN. LEAST DEPTH 6MTRS. (TH HARWICH, 26.1.87). H3846/86 19.4.88 EXAM'D 17.6.87 IN CHARTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.3 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.06MTRS. LIES, IN ONE PIECE, 045/225 DEGS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 365). HH091/143/01 16.12.05 EXAM'D 10.9.05 IN 5042.958N, 0128.159W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.18 IN GEN DEPTH 13.4MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 60MTRS TOWARDS 250 DEGS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 1143). RETAIN SW 6.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000068407 30.4.10 TO BE BUOYED WITH Y CYLINDRICAL BUOY, 'MARGARET SMITH'. EXPECTED TO BE SEMI-PERMANENT WITH REVIEW IN MAY 2011. (M JAMES, NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 26.4.10). INS Y SPECIAL BUOY. - NM 2659(T)/10. SEP 2010/000084138 26.5.10 BUOY WILL BE LIT, FI.Y.3S, WITHIN THE NEXT 3/4 WEEKS. IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THE WK WILL BE PROTECTED UNDER THE PROTECTION OF WRECKS ACT, AND THEREFORE ITS CHARTED DEPICTION WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED. (M JAMES, NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY, TELECOM DTD 20.5.10). AWAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2011/000088467 12.5.11 WK OR SIMILAR OBJECT LOCATED IN 5042.962N, 0128.136W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 6.2 IN GEN DEPTH 12.5MTRS. 50MTRS IN EXTENT. (FATHOMS LTD, HN DTD 6.5.11). NCA. SEP 2011/000130288 3.8.11 WK LIES IN 5042.965N, 0128.155W [WGD]. BUOY IN 4542.974N, 0128.155W. (NEW FOREST NATIONAL PART AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 13.7.11). AMEND POSN. INS BUOY.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2014

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED STBD LIST WHILE OFF COWES. CAPSIZED AND DRIFTED TO THE SW. FINALLY SANK E OF YARMOUTH. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the MARGARET SMITH wreck located?

The MARGARET SMITH wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.965 N,1 28.155 W.

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

The MARGARET SMITH lies at a depth of about 6.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.965 N,1 28.155 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARET SMITH?

The seabed around the MARGARET SMITH lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MARGARET SMITH sink?

The MARGARET SMITH sank on Jun 28, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MARGARET SMITH discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARET SMITH was discovered in 1978.

What country did the MARGARET SMITH belong to?

The MARGARET SMITH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARGARET SMITH carrying?

The MARGARET SMITH was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the MARGARET SMITH?

The MARGARET SMITH had a tonnage of 309 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGARET SMITH?

The MARGARET SMITH is classified as a dredger.

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