Mystique (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mystique (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.029 N,5 34.524 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.050483
  • Longitude: -5.575400
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 1.8
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 3.5
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 37
Tonnage 23
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1995
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 11, 2009

Surveying Details

HH232/405/02 25.4.95 HH232/405/02 25.4.95 SANK IN 500300N, 053430W. (MRCC FALMOUTH, TLX DTD 21.4 95). PLOTS CLOSE W OF 'THE BUCKS'. FOR FILING ONLY. HH232/405/02 12.5.95 HH232/405/02 12.5.95 STRUCK THE OUTER BUCK AND GLANCED AWAY. WAS UNDER POWER FOR A FURTHER FIVE MINUTES BEFORE SINKING. NOW IN 100FT OF WATER, NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (FISHING NEWS, 5.95). NCA. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 HH091/246/01 & SEP 2009/000041156 11.5.09 EXAM'D 7.08 IN 5003.029N, 0534.524W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.36 IN GEN DEPTH 29.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16.0MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HT 2.0MTRS. LIES 037/217 DEGS. BARELY DISTINGUISHABLE CONTACT ON THE ROCKY SLOPES OF 'THE BUCKS'. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). POSSIBLY A SEABED FEATURE IN ROCKY AREA. INS AS WK 27MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

HIT THE OUTER EDGE OF 'THE BUCKS' ROCKS AND LATER SANK IN THE VICINITY CLOSE TO THE ROCKS. ALL FOUR CREW RESCUED. (MRCC FALMOUTH).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.029 N,5 34.524 W.

How deep is the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.029 N,5 34.524 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 21, 1995.

When was the wreck of the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1995.

What country did the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY)?

The MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 23 tons.

What type of wreck is the MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY)?

The MYSTIQUE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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