Alex Watt Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Alex watt Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 42.68 N,6 19.265 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ALEX WATT |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 25 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 2000 |
| Last Detection Year | 2011 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 24.1.00 BROKE DOWN IN 5742.7N, 0619.2W. CREW RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. LATER FOUND TO BE HARD AGROUND AND HOLED IN THE PORT SIDE BELOW THE WATERLINE. (LL, 27.6.00). FINAL STRANDING POSN NOT STATED. POSN 5742.7N, 0619.2W FOR FILING ONLY. 12.1.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1331). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 12, 2011 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1965. BROKE DOWN AND DRIFTED ONTO ROCKS AT RUBHA HUNISH. VESSEL SHOT NETS IN ATTEMPT TO HALT DRIFT BUT WAS UNSUCCESFUL. (LL).
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