Michelle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Michelle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 41.715 N,1 51.854 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.695250
  • Longitude: -1.864233
Wreck Depth 11.9 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MICHELLE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Width 3 m
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 0.3
Tonnage 3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1984
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2555/74 30.5.84 H2555/74 30.5.84 LOCATED BY THV STELLA IN 504141N, 015148W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 8.2 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 26.4.84). CHART AS WK 8.2MTRS. - NM 1729/84. H1311/88/57 15.12.88 H1311/88/57 15.12.88 WK IS WELL COVERED & RATHER BROKEN. (P BRUCE, BOLDRE MARINE, 9.11.88). 25.10.12 25.10.12 EXAM'D 27.1.12 IN 5041.715N, 0151.854W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.86 IN GEN DEPTH 14.7MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 12.52MTRS. SCOUR 0.2MTR DEEP. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 0.3MTR. LIES 000/180 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A PARTLY BURIED, DENSE DEBRIS FIELD. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 12.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 6.12.12 6.12.12 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 11.9MTRS IN DIGITAL BATHY DATA. (R COYES, RPG1, EMAIL DTD 5.12.12). AMEND WK 11.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SEEN TO CAPSIZE WHEN APPARENTLY TRYING TO RAISE SOMETHING HEAVY FROM SEABED. (LL).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the MICHELLE wreck located?

The MICHELLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.715 N,1 51.854 W.

How deep is the MICHELLE and where exactly is it located?

The MICHELLE lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.715 N,1 51.854 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MICHELLE?

The seabed around the MICHELLE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the MICHELLE sink?

The MICHELLE sank on Apr 25, 1984.

When was the wreck of the MICHELLE discovered?

The wreck of the MICHELLE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the MICHELLE belong to?

The MICHELLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MICHELLE?

The MICHELLE had a tonnage of 3 tons.

What type of wreck is the MICHELLE?

The MICHELLE is classified as a fishing vessel.