Open Channel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Open channel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.789 N,1 43.763 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.696483
  • Longitude: -1.729383
Wreck Depth 2.5 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OPEN CHANNEL
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2013

Surveying Details

SEP 2013/000155042 19.7.13 AMENDED POSN IS 5041.776N, 0143.508W [WGD] AS PROVIDED BY THE OWNER. A GRP VESSEL WITH FWD WHEELHOUSE AND AFT STEEL GANTRY. WAS ANCHORED WHEN SUNK. OWNER IS HOPEFUL OF SALVAGING IT BY THE END OF THE WEEK. (PORTLAND CG, EMAIL DTD 14.7.13 & RNW). WARNING SUFFICES. FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2013/000159513 19.7.13 WK OF OPEN CHANNEL LOCATED IN 5041.789N, 0143.763W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 4.5 IN GEN DEPTH 8.5MTRS. (THV MAIR, REPORT VIA RNW). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. SEP 2013/000176925 15.8.13 EXAM'D 16.7.13 IN 5041.789N, 0143.763W [WGD]. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8.5MTRS, WITH A LEAST CLEARANCE DEPTH 4.5MTRS. SOME BUOYANT DEBRIS OBSERVED UP TO 2MTRS ABOVE MAIN STRUCTURE, WITH A LEAST CLEARANCE DEPTH OF 2.5MTRS. (THV MAIR, ROS DTD 17.7.13). NCA. 15.8.13 VESSEL WAS LIFTED 18.7.13 AND TAKEN TO CHRISTCHURCH. (PORTLAND CG, TELECON 15.8.13). NEVER CHARTED. NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the OPEN CHANNEL wreck located?

The OPEN CHANNEL wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.789 N,1 43.763 W.

How deep is the OPEN CHANNEL and where exactly is it located?

The OPEN CHANNEL lies at a depth of about 2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.789 N,1 43.763 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OPEN CHANNEL?

The seabed around the OPEN CHANNEL lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OPEN CHANNEL discovered?

The wreck of the OPEN CHANNEL was discovered in 2013.

What type of wreck is the OPEN CHANNEL?

The OPEN CHANNEL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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