Terrapin Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Terrapin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.85 N,2 23.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.614167
  • Longitude: -2.392333
Wreck Depth 16.3 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERRAPIN
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 7.6 m
Shadow Height 0.3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 2000
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2009

Surveying Details

HH232/550/11 6.6.00 SANK IN 5036.84N, 0223.55W [WGD]. (MRCC PORTLAND, TELEX DTD 2.6.00). NCA. 6.6.00 VESSEL BURNED TO WATERLINE AND WK IS ASSESSED TO BE NO MORE THAN 4FT PROUD OF SEABED. (MRCC PORTLAND/RNW TELECON DTD 2.6.00). INS AS NDW. - NM 2646/00. HH091/217/01 - SEP 2009/000158351 3.11.09 EXAM'D 26.4.08 IN 5036.850N, 0223.540W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 16.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP AT CONTACT. LENGTH 3.3MTRS, WIDTH 2.6MTRS, HT 0.3MTR. LIES 000/180 DEGS. NO CLEAR EVIDENCE OF WK, SMALL OBJECT WHICH MAY BE DEBRIS LIES 30MTRS NE OF CHARTED POSN. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1217). AMEND TO FOUL 16.3MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUFFERED AN INTENSE FIRE AND BURNED TO THE WATERLINE. LATER SANK. CREW OF ONE RECOVERED. (MRCC PORTLAND)

General Comments

GRP, BURNED TO WATERLINE

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FAQ

Where is the TERRAPIN wreck located?

The TERRAPIN wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.85 N,2 23.54 W.

How deep is the TERRAPIN and where exactly is it located?

The TERRAPIN lies at a depth of about 16.3 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.85 N,2 23.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TERRAPIN?

The seabed around the TERRAPIN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the TERRAPIN sink?

The TERRAPIN sank on Jun 2, 2000.

When was the wreck of the TERRAPIN discovered?

The wreck of the TERRAPIN was discovered in 2000.

What country did the TERRAPIN belong to?

The TERRAPIN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TERRAPIN?

The TERRAPIN is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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