Novice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Novice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.616 N,3 37.156 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.210267
  • Longitude: -3.619267
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NOVICE
Type tug
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H3950/70 26.2.73 H3950/70 26.2.73 SANK IN 501200N, 033800W. (CG BRIXHAM, TELECON). NAVEAM 075/73. H4983/72 18.12.73 H4983/72 18.12.73 SONAR SEARCH BETWEEN PRAWLE POINT & START POINT GAVE NO INDICATION OF WK. LOCAL FISHERMAN REPD. LOSING GEAR ON WK, & MARKED IT WITH BUOY IN 501234.8N, 033705.1W [OGB], STANDING 10FT HIGH IN 180FT [54MTRS]. NOT FOUND BY KHMS 47 SIDE SCAN SONAR, NOT SWEPT DUE TO OVERFALLS & MARKER BUOY. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 6.7.73, SURVEY [K6804/1-3]). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 NOTHING FOUND DURING ALL ROUND SONAR SEARCH USING SIMRAD. CONSIDER NO CONTACT EXISTS WITHIN 2000MTRS OF THIS POSN WHICH IS IN AREA OF HIGH TIDAL RACES. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMENDED TO ABEY. 26.1.01 26.1.01 AMENDED DEAD. NCA. 18.4.13 18.4.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1374). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

A HARBOUR TUG. PASSAGE BRIXHAM FOR THE ISLE OF MAN. STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT AND SANK ABOUT 1.5M S OF START POINT. (LL).

General Comments

HARBOUR TUG

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FAQ

Where is the NOVICE wreck located?

The NOVICE wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.616 N,3 37.156 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NOVICE?

The seabed around the NOVICE lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the NOVICE sink?

The NOVICE sank on Feb 23, 1973.

When was the wreck of the NOVICE discovered?

The wreck of the NOVICE was discovered in 1973.

What country did the NOVICE belong to?

The NOVICE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the NOVICE?

The NOVICE is classified as a tug.

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