Mfv 1218 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mfv 1218 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 40.993 N,1 46.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.683217
  • Longitude: 1.776500
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MFV 1218
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 69 m
Width 20 m
Tonnage 114
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Surveying Details

H6251/45 3.1.46 DW IN 524058N, 014642E. (HMS SCOTT & NOIC LOWESTOFT 4.12.45). - NM 4292/45. H3774/45 30.3.46 NOW WK LEAST DEPTH 8FT [2.4MTRS]. (HMS SCOTT). BR STD. H6251/45 12.5.58 TAUT WIRE SWEEP BY 2 SMLS IN 524057N, 014645E, FIXED BY HSA. GEN DEPTH 3-4 FMS. SEABED SAND. CLEAR AT 2-3FT FROM BOTTOM. NO TRACE OF WK FOUND. (ECES SWEEP REPORT 16.10.57). DELETE. BR STD. H6251/58 20.1.60 NOW SHOWN AS FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1536. H2358/65 2.6.66 NOT FOUND AFTER CLOSE E/S & A/S SEARCH. (ISS LETTER 26.6.65). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. H4852/74 18.12.74 NOT FOUND BY BOAT SOUNDING. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 11/74 REPORT DTD SEP '74). NCA. HH091/258/01 23.10.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1259). NCA. SEP 2014/000142852 26.11.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMTER. (EGS, HI 1458). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 20.4.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2017. [EGS, HI 1545]. NCA. RSDRA2022000139733 13.6.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1684). NFA. RSDRA2024000011033 15.1.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1823). NFA. RSDRA2024000267816 01.11.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2024. (TRINITY HOUSE SURVEY, DTD 28.07.2024).NFA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 40.993 N,1 46.59 E
Mfv 1218 on Wreck Map Mfv 1218 Wreck on Google Map

More Fishing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MFV 1218 wreck located?

The MFV 1218 wreck is located at coordinates 52 40.993 N,1 46.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MFV 1218?

The seabed around the MFV 1218 lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MFV 1218 discovered?

The wreck of the MFV 1218 was discovered in 1946.

What country did the MFV 1218 belong to?

The MFV 1218 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MFV 1218?

The MFV 1218 had a tonnage of 114 tons.

What type of wreck is the MFV 1218?

The MFV 1218 is classified as a fishing vessel.

Back to Wrecks