Misty Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Misty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 45.243 N,1 27.544 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.754050
  • Longitude: -1.459067
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MISTY
Type cabin cruiser
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1998
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details HH232/585/01 7.5.98 HH232/585/01 7.5.98 WK LOCATED BY FV 'HARVEST' IN 504512.5N, 012727.5W [OGB]. PROBABLY THE WK OF THE 'MISTY'. (MRCC SOLENT, TLX DTD 4.5.98). NCA YET. HH232/585/01 15.9.98 HH232/585/01 15.9.98 NO FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS WK. (TELECON WKO/MRCC 15.9.98). INS AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED). - NM 3844/98. HH091/143/01 16.12.05 HH091/143/01 16.12.05 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. SLIGHT ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 1143). ASSUMED BURIED/BROKEN UP. AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BURNING TO THE WATERLINE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.243 N,1 27.544 W
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FAQ

Where is the MISTY wreck located?

The MISTY wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.243 N,1 27.544 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MISTY?

The seabed around the MISTY lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MISTY sink?

The MISTY sank on Jan 20, 1998.

When was the wreck of the MISTY discovered?

The wreck of the MISTY was discovered in 1998.

What country did the MISTY belong to?

The MISTY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MISTY?

The MISTY is classified as a cabin cruiser.