Marie Des Isles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marie des isles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.093 N,3 16.696 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.468217
  • Longitude: -3.278267
Wreck Depth 34.44 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE DES ISLES
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 19.5 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 13
Sonar Width 10.4
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 50
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1980
Bottom Texture 4/1
Debris Field DEBRIS LIES 25MTRS S/E. WIDTH 3MTRS WIDE, HEIGHT 0.7MTRS.
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Surveying Details

H3923/74 26.11.80 TRAWLER MARIE DES ISLES, UNDER TOW OF BRIXHAM TRAWLER BIG CAT, SUNK IN 502806N, 031630W [OGB]. (BRIXHAM CG TELEX, DTD 14.11.80). CHART AS USC 20MTRS. - NM 2741/80. H3923/74 8.1.81 TELECON WITH COMMANDER ROBERTS [HM COASTGUARD BRIXHAM] STATED POSN GIVEN IN TELEX DTD 14.11.80 WAS APPROXIMATE ONLY BY LOCAL FISHERMEN. (D CURRIE, DIVER TRAINING SCHOOL, BRIXHAM). AMEND TO USC PA 20MTRS. - NM 181/81. H2923/83 16.11.84 EXAM'D 11.6.84 IN 502804N, 031638W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.5MTRS, FOUL AT 17.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 22MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LYING 062/242DEGS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. FOUL PROBABLY ON MAST OR FISHING GEAR SNAGGED ON WK. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 17.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3214/84. SEP 2015/000019320 7.7.15 EXAM'D 10.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.44MTRS IN 5028.093N, 0316.696W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 36MTRS. LENGTH 13.0MTRS, WIDTH 10.4MTRS, HEIGHT 1.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 050/230 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT, LYING ON SIDE. DEBRIS LIES 25MTRS S/E. WIDTH 3MTRS WIDE, HEIGHT 0.7MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

REGISTERED GUERNSEY, REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK WHILST UNDER TOW OF MFV BIG CAT AFTER TAKING WATER. CREW TAKEN OFF BY TORBAY LIFEBOAT. (BRIXHAM CG & LL).

General Comments

PARTIALLY INTACT, LYING ON SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 28.093 N,3 16.696 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARIE DES ISLES wreck located?

The MARIE DES ISLES wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.093 N,3 16.696 W.

How deep is the MARIE DES ISLES and where exactly is it located?

The MARIE DES ISLES lies at a depth of about 34.44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.093 N,3 16.696 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE DES ISLES?

The seabed around the MARIE DES ISLES lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the MARIE DES ISLES sink?

The MARIE DES ISLES sank on Nov 14, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MARIE DES ISLES discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE DES ISLES was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MARIE DES ISLES belong to?

The MARIE DES ISLES belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MARIE DES ISLES?

The MARIE DES ISLES is classified as a trawler.

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