Marie Elaine (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marie elaine (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.094 N,4 22.685 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.001567
  • Longitude: -4.378083
Wreck Depth 7.59 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11 m
Sonar Length 7
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 0.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1990
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH220/350/01 6.6.90 SANK IN 510000N, 042300W. (SWANSEA CG MRCC, 26.2.90). PURCHASED BY APPLEDORE SUB AQUA CLUB. WK HEAVILY SUBMERGED IN MUD AND MARKED BY BUOY. BRIDGE/MAST (18FT HIGH) WILL PROBABLY BE REMOVED TO REMOVE SHIPPING HAZARD. (LL 28.3.90 & 3.5.90). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH091/158/01 30.6.09 EXAM'D 18.9.08; LOCATED IN 5100.094N, 0422.685W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.70 IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 7MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 0.60MTR. ABOUT 470MTRS NE OF PREVIOUS LISTED POSN. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). POSSIBLY SAME ITEM. IN ANCHORAGE AREA. AMEND WK 7.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 09.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5100.094N, 0422.685W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.59MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). AMEND DW 7.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK AT MOORING DURING BAD WEATHER.

General Comments

HULL WELL BURIED, BRIDGE AND MAST REMOVED

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.094 N,4 22.685 W.

How deep is the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.59 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.094 N,4 22.685 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 26, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY)?

The MARIE ELAINE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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