Rachel Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rachel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 38.61 N,1 45.389 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.643500
  • Longitude: 1.756483
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RACHEL
Type Work Boat
Length 6.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1985
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2007

Surveying Details

H1270/81 18.6.85 SANK IN APPROX 523806N, 014509E, HAVING FIRST ANCHORED. (YARMOUTH MRCC). NCA YET. H1270/81 18.6.85 NOT FOUND DURING EXTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH & BOTTOM SWEEP USING MOTOR BOATS. ALSO NO SIGN OF SUBMERGED OBJECT. (THV MERMAID, DTD 18.6.85). NCA. 26.6.85 FV 'SEEK & FIND' SNAGGED NETS IN 523835N, 014530E, WHERE PREVIOUSLY NO FASTENER EXISTED. (YARMOUTH MRCC). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. H4021/86 5.8.87 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. SANDWAVES IN VICINITY. (NP 1016, HI 370). NCA. HH090/487/01 27.6.90 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING SONAR & MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 487). NCA. HH090/569/01 12.7.93 NOT FOUND. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). NCA. HH090/846/01 14.5.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1016, HI 846). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. HH091/259/01 23.10.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1259). NCA. SEP 2017/000186964 25.4.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2017. [EGS, HI 1545]. NFA. RSDRA2023000340210 09.01.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI1824). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SANK AFTER HITTING SUBMERGED OBJECT. (YARMOUTH MRCC).

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FAQ

Where is the RACHEL wreck located?

The RACHEL wreck is located at coordinates 52 38.61 N,1 45.389 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RACHEL?

The seabed around the RACHEL lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the RACHEL sink?

The RACHEL sank on Jun 18, 1985.

When was the wreck of the RACHEL discovered?

The wreck of the RACHEL was discovered in 1985.

What type of wreck is the RACHEL?

The RACHEL is classified as a work boat.

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