Tracys Dawn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tracys dawn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 42.658 N,1 50.045 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.710967
  • Longitude: -1.834083
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRACYS DAWN
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 15 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1985
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H2981/78 15.7.85 ST IN 494243N, 015003W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 85 25 21). BR STD. HH351/352/01 21.6.90 FV 'TRACYS DAWN' IN 494243N, 015008.1W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. WK DRIES IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 15MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). BR STD. 27.1.98 ST SHOWN IN 494243N, 014957.5W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7120 [1997 EDN]. BR STD. 22.4.99 POSN 4942.718N, 0149.965W [EUR]. ACCURACY 100MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

RETURNING TO JERSEY FROM CHERBOURG WHEN DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE AND WAS SWEPT ONTO COASTAL ROCKS AT LOW TIDE, HOLED AND SUNK. 2 LIVES LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.259).

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FAQ

Where is the TRACYS DAWN wreck located?

The TRACYS DAWN wreck is located at coordinates 49 42.658 N,1 50.045 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRACYS DAWN?

The seabed around the TRACYS DAWN lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the TRACYS DAWN sink?

The TRACYS DAWN sank on Feb 6, 1985.

When was the wreck of the TRACYS DAWN discovered?

The wreck of the TRACYS DAWN was discovered in 1985.

What country did the TRACYS DAWN belong to?

The TRACYS DAWN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TRACYS DAWN?

The TRACYS DAWN is classified as a yacht.

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