Moonraker (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Moonraker (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.68 N,1 11.271 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.761333
  • Longitude: -1.187850
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOONRAKER (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 4.9 m
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 22, 1990
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2013

Surveying Details

HH232/352/01 7.6.90 HH232/352/01 7.6.90 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED IN POSN 285DEGS, 275MTRS FROM SINKING DATUM OF 504539N, 011111W. CLOSE SOUNDED BUT NO 'ON TOP' OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. CONTACT MAY BE WK OF 'MOONRAKER'. (HMSML GLEANER, SIG DTD 30.5.90). NCA YET. HH3487/86/2 31.7.90 HH3487/86/2 31.7.90 EXAM'D 24.5.90 IN 504539N, 011110W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. NO 'ON TOP' E/S VALUE OBTAINED. GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SMALL CONTACT, LENGTH 3MTRS, DCS3 HT 0.6MTR. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH091/090/01 18.6.05 HH091/090/01 18.6.05 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 & MBES. NFS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1090). NCA. 11.1.13 11.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 5045.684N, 011.254W. 11.1.13 SEP 2013/000004405 11.1.13 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.31MTRS. STANDS APPROX 1MTR HIGH IN AREA OF SANDWAVES. A VERY SMALL CONTACT. (APB SOUTHAMPTON, SOLENT SURVEY DTD 5.2012). NCA. 11.10.13 11.10.13 LOCATED 30.5.13 IN 5045.680N, 0111.271W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 2.5MTRS, WIDTH 1.8MTRS, HT 1.0MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. A MOUND IN AREA OF RIPPLED SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). RETAIN FOUL IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

22.5.90 BEGAN TO TAKE IN WATER, CAPSIZED AND SANK. (THE NEWS, 22.5.90). COLLIDED WITH FLOATING OBJECT AND SANK. (HMSML GLEANER).

General Comments

SMALL CONTACT IN AREA OF RIPPLED SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.68 N,1 11.271 W
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FAQ

Where is the MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.68 N,1 11.271 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MOONRAKER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) sink?

The MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) sank on May 22, 1990.

When was the wreck of the MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MOONRAKER (PROBABLY)?

The MOONRAKER (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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