Mizpah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mizpah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 17.174 N,2 5.95 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.286233
  • Longitude: -2.099167
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MIZPAH
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 7.9
Sonar Width 3.6
Shadow Height 6.4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H3965/75 29.11.78 SANK IN 581712N, 020612W [OGB]. (MRSC MORAY FIRTH, TLX DTD 15.11.78). INS AS USCPA 73MTRS. BR STD. 8.10.12 EXAM'D 21.5.12 IN 5817.174N, 0205.950W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.65 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 7.9MTRS, WIDTH 3.6MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS. DEGRADED, ALMOST DOES NOT RESEMBLE A WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). AMEND WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED MAKING WATER FAST IN ENGINE ROOM. LATER SANK IN ROUGH SEAS. (LL).

General Comments

SMALL, INTACT AREA OF WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the MIZPAH wreck located?

The MIZPAH wreck is located at coordinates 58 17.174 N,2 5.95 W.

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

The MIZPAH lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 58 17.174 N,2 5.95 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MIZPAH?

The seabed around the MIZPAH lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the MIZPAH sink?

The MIZPAH sank on Nov 15, 1978.

When was the wreck of the MIZPAH discovered?

The wreck of the MIZPAH was discovered in 1978.

What country did the MIZPAH belong to?

The MIZPAH belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MIZPAH?

The MIZPAH is classified as a fishing vessel.

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