Achilles Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Achilles Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 35.375 N,4 33.582 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 32 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ACHILLES |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 19, 1970 |
| Original Detection Year | 1970 |
| Last Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H1712/56 30.1.70 H1712/56 30.1.70 SINKING POSN 583524N, 043330W [UND] USING DECCA. (WICK CG). NCA YET, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. H2925/83 18.1.85 H2925/83 18.1.85 NOT FOUND. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). AMENDED TO DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
27.1.70 SANK 0.5M N OF WHITEN HEAD AFTER ROPE CAUGHT IN PROPELLER. CREW RECOVERED. (WICK CG & LL, 27.1.70).
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