Michel S Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Michel s Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.97 N,3 50.154 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.749500
  • Longitude: 3.835900
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MICHEL S
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 44.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 51
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 74
Tonnage 328
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 19, 2021

Surveying Details

H3966/76 2.8.79 SANK IN 534500N, 035200E APPROX. DANGEROUS TO SHIPPING. (HYD NETHERLANDS NAVY TELEX & LL, 23.7.79). NAVAREA I 201/79 ISSUED. NCA YET, AWAIT NETHERLANDS NM. H3966/76 26.9.79 MOST ACCURATE POSN 534500N, 035000E [EUR]. EST'D DEPTH OVER WK MORE THAN 25MTRS. (HYD NETHERLANDS NAVY TELEX DTD 13.89.79 & NETHERLANDS NM 2643/79). INS AS WK USC PA 25MTRS. - NM 2442/79. 18.4.88 SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS 1354 [1987 EDN]. LISTED AS NDW IN NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO.K6 112. H3498/88 3.8.88 LEAST DEPTH NOW 32MTRS. (NETHERLANDS NM 367/88). BR STD. HH100/351/08 13.7.94 WK FOUND TO BE IN 554457.5N, 035010E [WGD] (MARINE SALVAGE SERVICES, FAX DTD 11.7.94). BR STD. 26.7.05 SHOWN IN 5344.938N, 0349.933E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2005 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NC 1632. 2.5.07 SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK IN WATER IN ENGINE ROOM & SANK. (LL).

General Comments

Dutch wreck records 2017(SEP 2017/000040330) used aswell

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FAQ

Where is the MICHEL S wreck located?

The MICHEL S wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.97 N,3 50.154 E.

How deep is the MICHEL S and where exactly is it located?

The MICHEL S lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.97 N,3 50.154 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHEL S?

The seabed around the MICHEL S lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the MICHEL S sink?

The MICHEL S sank on Jul 19, 1979.

When was the wreck of the MICHEL S discovered?

The wreck of the MICHEL S was discovered in 1979.

What country did the MICHEL S belong to?

The MICHEL S belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the MICHEL S?

The MICHEL S had a tonnage of 328 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHEL S?

The MICHEL S is classified as a motor vessel.

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