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
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.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 1996
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 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.

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