May Girl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
May girl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.355 N,1 36.513 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.855917
  • Longitude: -1.608550
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAY GIRL
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11 m
Width 4 m
Draught 1.8
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 170
Tonnage 16
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1995
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Surveying Details

HH226/410/03 12.4.96 NDW PD IN 495141N, 013644W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 96 13 26). BR STD. HH226/410/03 24.7.97 WK WITH LENGTH 11MTRS IN 495141N, 013644W. (AVIS AUX NAVIGATEURS 152 DTD 18.7.97). NCA. 11.3.98 IN ONE PIECE LYING TO PORT. ORIENTATED 170/350DEGS. BOTTOM OF SAND. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. LEAST DEPTH 72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). AMENDED TO WK 72MTRS. BR STD. AMENDED TO RESTRICTED - COMMERCIAL. 26.4.99 POSN 4951.683N, 0136.716W [EUR]. POSN BY SYDELIS. ACCURACY 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. 26.11.01 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6857 [1996 EDN, SCALE 1:154200]. SHOWN ON NC 2613 [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. SHOWN AS WK 72MTRS ON FRENCH 7120 [1997 EDN, SCALE 1:47800]. HH226/410/07 10.2.04 NOW WK 64MTRS 4951.400N, 0136.400W [EUR] . (FRENCH NM 04 04 25). BR STD. 18.5.07 [EUR] POSN: 4951.415N, 0136.433W. NOW BROKEN UP. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NOT NOTED AS 'DIFFUSION LIMITE'. AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN.

General Comments

GRP HULL, NOW BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the MAY GIRL wreck located?

The MAY GIRL wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.355 N,1 36.513 W.

How deep is the MAY GIRL and where exactly is it located?

The MAY GIRL lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.355 N,1 36.513 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAY GIRL?

The seabed around the MAY GIRL lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the MAY GIRL sink?

The MAY GIRL sank on Sep 6, 1995.

When was the wreck of the MAY GIRL discovered?

The wreck of the MAY GIRL was discovered in 1996.

What country did the MAY GIRL belong to?

The MAY GIRL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAY GIRL?

The MAY GIRL had a tonnage of 16 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAY GIRL?

The MAY GIRL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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