Margaretha Maria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Margaretha maria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 0.6 N,5 59.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.010000
  • Longitude: -5.990000
Wreck Depth 92 m
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGARETHA MARIA
Type beam trawler
Flag GB
Length 22.9 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 68
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2019

Surveying Details

HH353/400/02 21.4.98 WK LOCATED IN 490036N, 055924W [WGD] USING DGPS BY HMS ATHERSTONE. IDENTITY CONFIRMED BY HMS CROMER AFTER INVESTIGATION BY ROV. CHARTED DEPTH WAS 120MTRS AND THE REMAINS OF THE FV PROTRUDED APPROX 10MTRS FROM THE SEABED. (HMS CROMER, HN DTD 8.4.98). ACTUAL CHARTED DEPTH IS 106MTRS. INS AS WK USC 92MTRS. - NM 1818/98. 20.6.03 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003]. NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED, SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON FRENCH CHART SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1965-69. SEP 2016/000098317 23.6.16 NOT SHOWN ON FR273110. (EDN 1.0, DTD 5.4.16). RETAIN NDW USC 92MTRS FROM ABOVE.

Circumstances of loss

PROBABLY SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. VESSEL BUILT IN 1958.

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FAQ

Where is the MARGARETHA MARIA wreck located?

The MARGARETHA MARIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 0.6 N,5 59.4 W.

How deep is the MARGARETHA MARIA and where exactly is it located?

The MARGARETHA MARIA lies at a depth of about 92 meters and is located at coordinates 49 0.6 N,5 59.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARETHA MARIA?

The seabed around the MARGARETHA MARIA lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARGARETHA MARIA discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARETHA MARIA was discovered in 1998.

What country did the MARGARETHA MARIA belong to?

The MARGARETHA MARIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARGARETHA MARIA?

The MARGARETHA MARIA had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGARETHA MARIA?

The MARGARETHA MARIA is classified as a beam trawler.

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