Marie L Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marie l Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.016 N,0 50.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.716933
  • Longitude: -0.843283
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE L
Type motor vessel
Flag BE
Length 71 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3
Orientation 135
Tonnage 419
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2005

Surveying Details

H4006/83 29.9.88 SANK AT HOWDENDYKE JETTY, GOOLE. COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AT HIGH TIDE. WK WILL BE BUOYED. (LL 26.9.88). H4006/83 30.9.88 WK HAS BEEN TOWED AND BEACHED, STILL UPSIDE-DOWN, ON SMALL ISLAND OFF HOWDENDYKE. .(LL 29.9.88). H1270/88 25.10.88 BEACHED, UPSIDE DOWN, CLEAR OF CHANNEL IN N APPRS TO HOWDENDYKE LEE IN APPROX POSN 190 DEG (T), 1200MTRS FROM NO 3 BN. MARKED BY 3 PAIRS OF POSTS, PAINTED LIGHT GREEN, WHICH SHOW AT HW. WK LIES APPROX NW/SE. (OUSE NAVIGATION NOTICE 28/88). H4006/83 7.12.88 BREAKING UP ALMOST COMPLETE IN WRECK REMOVAL OPERATION. (LL 29.11.88). H0008/88 1.2.89 WK REMAINS UNCOVER AT LW IN POSN 190 DEG (T), APPROX 800 MTRS FROM NO 3 BN. WRECKAGE NO LONGER MARKED AND VESSELS WARNED NOT TO NAVIGATE W OF N/S LINE PASSING THROUGH NO 3 BN. (OUSE NAV TRUSTEES N TO RIVER USERS 36/88). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CONTACTED RAILWAY SWING BRIDGE NEAR GOOLE, SUSTAINING A 16FT GASH BELOW WATERLINE WHICH WAS NOT NOTICED UNTIL AFTER SHE MOORED. LATER TOOK ON LIST, CAPSIZED AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE L wreck located?

The MARIE L wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.016 N,0 50.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE L?

The seabed around the MARIE L lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the MARIE L sink?

The MARIE L sank on Sep 13, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MARIE L discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE L was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MARIE L belong to?

The MARIE L belonged to BE.

What cargo was the MARIE L carrying?

The MARIE L was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the MARIE L?

The MARIE L had a tonnage of 419 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIE L?

The MARIE L is classified as a motor vessel.

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