Morgenster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Morgenster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.36 N,0 57.47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.739333
  • Longitude: 0.957833
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORGENSTER
Type fishing vessel
Flag BELGIAN
Length 24 m
Width 6 m
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 2015
Debris Field FRAGMENTS LIE CLOSE NE
Original Detection Year 2015
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2016

Surveying Details

SEP 2015/000022890 12.2.15 LOCATED IN 5044.36N, 0057.47E [WGD]. CLEARANCE DEPTH 23MTRS. (TH REPORT DTD 3.2.15). INS AS WK USC 23MTRS. - NM 1364/15. SEP 2015/000055694 17.3.15 EXAM'D 3.2.15 IN 5044.36N, 0057.47E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.61 IN GEN DEPTH 29-30MTRS. LIES NW/SWE ON PORT SIDE. [TRINITY HOUSE, ROS DTD 10.3.15). INTACT. NO SCOUR. DEBRIS LIES CLOSE NE. AMEND WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2015/000220222 16.10.15 EXAM'D 8.8.15 IN 5044.36N, 0057.47E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29-30MTRS. LIES NE/SW ON PORT SIDE. [TRINITY HOUSE, ROS DTD 8.8.15). AMEND TO DW 24MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AROUND 24.1.15, CAUSE NOT REPORTED. CREW OF 4 MISSING.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 44.36 N,0 57.47 E
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FAQ

Where is the MORGENSTER wreck located?

The MORGENSTER wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.36 N,0 57.47 E.

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

The MORGENSTER lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.36 N,0 57.47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MORGENSTER?

The seabed around the MORGENSTER lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the MORGENSTER sink?

The MORGENSTER sank on Jan 24, 2015.

When was the wreck of the MORGENSTER discovered?

The wreck of the MORGENSTER was discovered in 2015.

What country did the MORGENSTER belong to?

The MORGENSTER belonged to BELGIAN.

What type of wreck is the MORGENSTER?

The MORGENSTER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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