Mazeppa Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Mazeppa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 39.332 N,1 40.194 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.655533
- Longitude: 1.669900
|
| Wreck Depth |
19.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
23 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MAZEPPA |
|
Type
|
ketch
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
72 |
| Tonnage Type |
net |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 8, 1930
|
| Original Detection Year |
1930 |
| Last Detection Year |
1996 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 22, 1996 |
Surveying Details
H2601/30 19.5.30 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 69FT. POSN 325.5 DEG, 3.4 CABLES FROM KENTISH LTV. (TH, 9.5.30). - NM ACTION. H8004/37 30.4.59 LOCATED AT 10FMS BY OROPESA SWEEP WITHIN A CABLE OF PREVIOUS POSN. NO FOUL OBTAINED BY DRIFT SWEEP. NO TRACE BY E/S BUT A SMALL SCOUR OF 1FM WAS RECORDED. SMALL PIECE OF WKGE BROUGHT UP BY OROPESA. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR TO 64FT. BOTTOM IS FLAT. GENERAL DEPTHS 74-78FT. POSN 513918N, 014018E. (HMS KELLETT, SWEEP REPORT 1937). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H2813/60 24.11.60 INS WK 10FMS 4FT ON NC 1975. H2132/70 3.2.70 AREA SWEPT WITH SONAR BUT NOT FOUND. A WRECK WAS FOUND 4 CABLES EASTWARDS IN 513915N, 014051E AND WAS ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE MASEPPA BUT CANNOT BE BECAUSE OF SIZE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 43/69). 31.7.70 TOTAL LOSS. HAS NOT BEEN SALVAGED. NAME SHOULD BE MAZEPPA. (LLOYDS). H4988/71 5.1.71 SMALL ECHO OBTAINED ON DCS3 BUT NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. FURTHER EXAMINATION REQUIRED. (HMS FAWN). 23.1.73 AMEND TO SW 19.2MTRS [LAT] NC 1975. 10.11.82 SHOWN AS SW 19.2 MTRS IN POSN 513918N, 014018E ON NC 1183. H6340/87 1.3.89 NOTHING FOUND. GEN DEPTH NOW 21MTRS SUGGESTING SHOALING SINCE LAST LOCATED IN 1937. EXPUNGE. (NP 1016, HI 423). AMENDED ABEY. - NM 865/89. HH090/698/01 22.8.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3. (NP 1016, HI 698). NCA. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/693/01 26.11.97 NOT LOCATED. BELEIVED SUBSUMED BY SEABED. (NP 1016, HI 693). NCA, RETAIN DEAD.
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51 39.332 N,1 40.194 E
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FAQ
Where is the MAZEPPA wreck located?
The MAZEPPA wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.332 N,1 40.194 E.
How deep is the MAZEPPA and where exactly is it located?
The MAZEPPA lies at a depth of about 19.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.332 N,1 40.194 E.
How deep is the seabed around the MAZEPPA?
The seabed around the MAZEPPA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.
When did the MAZEPPA sink?
The MAZEPPA sank on May 8, 1930.
When was the wreck of the MAZEPPA discovered?
The wreck of the MAZEPPA was discovered in 1930.
What country did the MAZEPPA belong to?
The MAZEPPA belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the MAZEPPA?
The MAZEPPA had a tonnage of 72 tons.
What type of wreck is the MAZEPPA?
The MAZEPPA is classified as a ketch.