Mysterytu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mysterytu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 34.034 N,3 28.073 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.567233
  • Longitude: -3.467883
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MYSTERYTU
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 8.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.10.76 YACHT AGROUND BETWEEN TEIGNMOUTH AND DAWLISH. (LL, 5.10.76). ATTEMPT BEING MADE TO SALVAGE. POSN 503400N, 032800W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. LATER AMENDED DEAD. HH091/242/01 9.4.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1242). NCA. SEP 2020/000135336 19.8.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS, HI1671). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2014

Circumstances of loss

5.10.76 TWO PERSONS RESCUED FROM LIFERAFT OFF ORCOMBE POINT, EXMOUTH WHO ABANDONED THEIR YACHT WHICH IS AGROUND BETWEEN TEIGNMOUTH AND DAWLISH. (LL, 5.10.76)

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FAQ

Where is the MYSTERYTU wreck located?

The MYSTERYTU wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.034 N,3 28.073 W.

When did the MYSTERYTU sink?

The MYSTERYTU sank on Oct 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the MYSTERYTU discovered?

The wreck of the MYSTERYTU was discovered in 1976.

What country did the MYSTERYTU belong to?

The MYSTERYTU belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MYSTERYTU?

The MYSTERYTU is classified as a sailing vessel.