Mudstomper (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mudstomper (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.474 N,3 25.058 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.191233
  • Longitude: -3.417633
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY)
Type dredger
Length 16.8 m
Sonar Length 24
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 3.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Surveying Details

H3193/70 24.8.73 H3193/70 24.8.73 SUNK UNDER TOW 108DEGS, 8.8M FROM START POINT. (BRIXHAM CG, SIG DTD 30.4.73). INS AS USCPA 28MTRS IN 501033N, 032518W [OGB]. BR STD. H3193/70 9.2.77 H3193/70 9.2.77 STATED TO HAVE BEEN ONLY 55FT IN LENGTH. POSN UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED BY A TH VESSEL (IN 1973?). (TH LTR DTD 6.1.77). NCA. H3193/70 7.3.77 H3193/70 7.3.77 AMENDED TO USC PA 40MTRS [22FMS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 658/77. H2923/83 27.9.84 H2923/83 27.9.84 EXAM'D 10.5.84 IN 501127N, 032459W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS, LENGTH 16MTRS, BEAM 10.5MTRS. LYING 165/345DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 202). AMEND TO WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 7.5.13 7.5.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5011.474N, 0325.058W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.8 IN GEN DEPTH 60.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. POSSIBLY A NATURAL FEATURE. SMALL CONTACT LIES 24MTRS SE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). RETAIN WK 56MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

SANK UNDER TOW OF TUG AVON GOCH. (BRIXHAM CG).

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.474 N,3 25.058 W.

How deep is the MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.474 N,3 25.058 W.

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

The seabed around the MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) sink?

The MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 30, 1973.

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

The wreck of the MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1973.

What type of wreck is the MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY)?

The MUDSTOMPER (PROBABLY) is classified as a dredger.

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