Amirante Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Amirante Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 28.118 N,2 26.879 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 30 m |
| Water Depth | 40 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | AMIRANTE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 9.8 m |
| Tonnage | 6 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 15, 1982 |
| Original Detection Year | 1982 |
| Last Detection Year | 2003 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4745/78 23.11.82 32FT CYGNUS CRAFT, 6.6TONS SUNK 502805N, 022648W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (PORTLAND CG TLX 15.11.82). INS AS USC 30MTRS. BR STD. HH090/961/01 2.12.03 NOT EXAMINED. LIES IN AREA OF STATIC FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 961). CONSIDERED DISPERSED DUE TO SMALL SIZE AND PASSAGE OF TIME. AMEND DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 2, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
18.11.82 3 CREW RESCUED BY LIFEBOAT AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK. (LL, 18.11.82).
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