Matanuska (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Matanuska (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.093 N,0 38.156 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.501550
  • Longitude: 0.635933
Wreck Depth 12.7 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MATANUSKA (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag BRITISH
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 165
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1972
Scour Dimensions 010.0,000.0,000.3,225
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 7.8 MILES SW OF DOWSING LT. (AUTHY NOT KNOWN). SANK APPROX 20 MILES OFF THE HUMBER. (LL 208). 19.9.72 INS AS NDWPA IN 533145N, 003840E. NE 1190. 26.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15MTRS. NC 107. HH090/593/01 4.1.94 WK, LYING IN 2 PARTS, EXAM'D 22.6.93 IN 533003.8N, 003816.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.0, FOUL AT 15.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 34MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. SHOALEST DEPTH COULD BE FROM ATTACHED NETS OR BUOY. ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 477/94. HH100/351/18 4.7.02 DIVED IN 5330.087N, 0038.165E [WGD]. A WELL BROKEN UP, STEEL SHIP. DEBRIS CONSISTS MOSTLY OF GIRDERS BUT A FEW PLATES ARE STILL STANDING, WHICH GIVE THE HEIGHT RECORDED. (G KELLY). NCA. SEP 2013/000180690 10.7.14 EXAM'D 26.12.13 IN 5330.093N, 0038.156E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.77 IN GEN DEPTH 18.9MTRS. SCOUR 0.3MTR DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 225 DEGS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). TWO MAIN AREA OF WRECKAGE, CENTRE COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 12.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER TAKING ON WATER DURING GALE. BELIEVED TO HAVE STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.093 N,0 38.156 E.

How deep is the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 12.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.093 N,0 38.156 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) sink?

The MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 18, 1972.

When was the wreck of the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) belonged to BRITISH.

What type of wreck is the MATANUSKA (PROBABLY)?

The MATANUSKA (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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