Acacia Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Acacia Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 45.905 N,4 18.074 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 11 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ACACIA |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 2, 1970 |
| Original Detection Year | 1970 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3545/68 13.8.70 SANK 7.5M W OF LITTLE ROS LT, WIGTOWN BAY. (LL 201). GIVES POSN 544554N, 041800W [OGB]. INS AS DW. - NM 1396/70. [WGD] POSN: 5445.905N, 0418.074W. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 24, 2013 |
Circumstances of loss
GROUNDED ON ROCKS 4M S OF GARLIESTOWN, FLOATED OFF & TAKEN IN TOW BY TANKER ONWARD PROGRESS, BUT SPRANG A LEAK & SANK IN WIGTOWN BAY.
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