Western Mist (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Western mist (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0.488 N,1 18.542 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.008133
  • Longitude: 1.309033
Wreck Depth 17.408 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 10.81
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 320
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1948
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 004.4,002.6,000.4,090
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2022

Surveying Details

H2166/49 20.12.48 SUNK IN 530500N, 011600E, APPROX, IN 7FMS. (M HENDERSON, VIA RECEIVER OF WRECK, LONDON, 22.12.48). NCA. H2166/49 23.12.48 SINKING POSN NOW GIVEN AS 530030N, 011600E, APPROX. (CROMER CG, TELECON). H2166/49 12.1.49 AREA AROUND ORIGINAL REPD POSN SEARCHED USING E/S. NOTHING FOUND. (TH, 11.1.49). NCA. HH090/561/01 8.1.93 SIGNIFACANT SONAR CONTACT EXAM'D 22.8.92 IN 530026.1N, 011840.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.0, FOUL AT 17.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 19.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTR. (SEATEAM, HI 561). INS AS SW 17MTRS. BR STD. 19.5.15 WK 17.79MTRS IN 5300.489N, 0129.541E [WGD], LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HEIGHT 1.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 100DEG. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). NCA, NFS. SEP 2020/000105675 5.5.20 EXAM'D 29.04.20; IN 5300.487N, 0118.542E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.26MTRS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS, HI 1673 H108_08). NFA, AWAIT FULL WRECK SURVEY. SEP 2020/000083299 11.1.21 EXAM'D 29.04.20; IN 5300.488N, 0118.542E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 10.81MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 140/320 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 4.4MTRS, WIDTH 2.6MTRS, 0.42MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 090 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-9224). AMEND DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT BELIEVED TO BE WK. WAS HOLED AND SHAFT BROKEN. SANK APPROX 25 MINUTES LATER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 0.488 N,1 18.542 E
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FAQ

Where is the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.488 N,1 18.542 E.

How deep is the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.408 meters and is located at coordinates 53 0.488 N,1 18.542 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 17, 1948.

When was the wreck of the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1948.

What country did the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY)?

The WESTERN MIST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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