Minstrel Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Minstrel Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 57.811 N,3 2.048 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 12 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MINSTREL |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 9.8 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 16, 1977 |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4083/72 14.9.77 H4083/72 14.9.77 SANK IN 535748N, 030158W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (FORMBY CG, TLX DTD 16.8.77). PLOTS IN 15MTRS. NCA. HH091/227/01 10.10.08 HH091/227/01 10.10.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1227). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 10, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF LIFEBOAT AFTER TAKING IN WATER. (FORMBY CG).
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