Minca 35 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Minca 35 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 48.301 N,1 25.136 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.805017
  • Longitude: -1.418933
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINCA 35
Type barge
Flag GB
Orientation 157
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2006

Surveying Details

12.10.64 12.10.64 ST SHOWN IN 504816N, 012503W. (NO PREVIOUS RECORD). H438/83 22.3.83 H438/83 22.3.83 DWP SHOWN IN 504816N, 012503W, LYING NNW/SSE, ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1700 - LP1. NCA YET. H2070/82 16.2.84 H2070/82 16.2.84 KNOWN AS OLD MINCA BARGE. MOSTLY WOOD BUT WITH METAL FITTINGS. COMPLETELY STRANDED ON SALTINGS AT KEEPING MARSH. REPD TO HAVE BEEN ABANDONED BY ARMY AFTER WWII, AND APPARENTLY BROKE FREE FROM MOORINGS, FETCHING UP IN PRESENT POSITION. NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (SCESU, HI 141). NCA. 17.4.87 17.4.87 NOW SHOWN AS STF. NC 2021. 14.1.00 14.1.00 AMEND TO STP, CARRIES INTER-TIDAL TINT. BR STD. 7.7.00 7.7.00 EUT POSN: 5048.301N, 0125.136W. NE 2021. HH100/351/22 22.3.05 HH100/351/22 22.3.05 EX-ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS VESSEL. TAKEN OUT OF MILITARY SERVICE IN 1948. CONSTRUCTED IN CANADA FROM LOCAL TIMBER AS A WARTIME EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTON PROGRAMME. THIS IS REFLECTED IN THE NAME 'MINCA' WHICH IS AN ACRONYM INCORPORATING THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN 'CANADA'. THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT THAT THIS IS 'MINCA 35'. PRACTICALLY NOTHING HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ON THIS TYPE. (D FRICKER). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS VESSEL. TAKEN OUT OF MILITARY SERVICE IN 1948. CONSTRUCTED IN CANADA FROM LOCAL TIMBER AS A WARTIME EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME. (D FRICKER)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MINCA 35 wreck located?

The MINCA 35 wreck is located at coordinates 50 48.301 N,1 25.136 W.

When was the wreck of the MINCA 35 discovered?

The wreck of the MINCA 35 was discovered in 1964.

What country did the MINCA 35 belong to?

The MINCA 35 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MINCA 35?

The MINCA 35 is classified as a barge.

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