Melfort Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
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Melfort Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 4.51 N,4 37.07 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | -2 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MELFORT |
| Type | ketch |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 12.8 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 17, 1980 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H444/67 2.6.81 H444/67 2.6.81 AGROUND & BROKEN UP ON ROCKS IN DERBY HAVEN. (LL, 18.5.81) NCA, POSN 540430N, 043700W FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 28, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
18.5.81 RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS IN DERBY HAVEN, ISLE OF MAN, & BROKE UP IN FORCE 6 GALE. 1 LIFE LOST, 3 RECUED. (LL, 18.5.81).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 4.51 N,4 37.07 W
Melfort on Wreck Map
Melfort Wreck on Google Map
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