Mascotte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mascotte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 15.46 N,1 46.639 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.257667
  • Longitude: 1.777317
Wreck Depth 16.25 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MASCOTTE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.1 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 9.7
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 27
Tonnage 1097
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 0024.4,,000.6,028.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.9.16 POSN 521530N, 014700E. (MS). SUNK IN 521500N, 015000E. (LLOYDS). SUNK 6.5 MILES SE FROM SOUTHWOLD. (WW1SL). H8203/19 LOSS CONFIRMED.. H4282/26 14.10.26 INS DW (1916)(PD) IN 521530N, 014700E. H335/31 & H336/31 14.1.31 AMEND TO DW (PD). NE 1408, 2182A. H0826/44 28.2.44 DELETED. - NM 428/44. H1270/77 15.6.83 2 FASTENERS, STATED TO BE WKS, SHOWN WITHIN 2 CABLES OF 521518N, 014630E ON COPY OF 1543 SUPPLIED TO HMS BULLDOG BY SKIPPER OF MICHELLE LOUISA, 30.2.82. NCA YET. 18.7.91 WK HAS BEEN LOCATED AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. BELL RECOVERED. (C WATSON, TELECON 18.7.90). HH090/564/01 23.1.93 EXAM'D 16.10.92 IN 521525.6N, 014643.9E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS. WIDTH 8MTRS. SMALL, APPARENTLY INTACT, WK LYING 005/185 DEG. MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION OBSERVED. (NP 1016, HI 564). - NM 516/93. HH090/564/01 12.8.93 EXAM'D 27.6.93. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.1, FOUL AT 17.5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 564). - NM 3019/93. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 10.12.16; IN 5215.460N, 0146.639E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 16.25MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 9.7MTRS, HEIGHT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 027/207 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 24.38MTRS, 0.59MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 028 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 16.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1885 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOE GIBSON & CO, LEITH. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 208HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR LEITH. CARGO 500 TONS GENERAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-6. ONE MAN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 15.46 N,1 46.639 E
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FAQ

Where is the MASCOTTE wreck located?

The MASCOTTE wreck is located at coordinates 52 15.46 N,1 46.639 E.

How deep is the MASCOTTE and where exactly is it located?

The MASCOTTE lies at a depth of about 16.25 meters and is located at coordinates 52 15.46 N,1 46.639 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MASCOTTE?

The seabed around the MASCOTTE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the MASCOTTE sink?

The MASCOTTE sank on Sep 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the MASCOTTE discovered?

The wreck of the MASCOTTE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the MASCOTTE belong to?

The MASCOTTE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MASCOTTE carrying?

The MASCOTTE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MASCOTTE?

The MASCOTTE had a tonnage of 1097 tons.

What type of wreck is the MASCOTTE?

The MASCOTTE is classified as a steam ship.

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