Anchor Wreck 43923

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 22.46 N,0 53.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.374333
  • Longitude: 0.896667
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Anchor
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 21.1.04 HA123/003/002/09 21.1.04 LOST IN 5822.46N, 0053.80E [WGD]. NO WIRE OR CHAIN ATTACHED. POSSIBLE THAT IT HAS SUNK INTO THE SEABED. (KINGFISHER FORTNIGHTLY BULLETIN 2/04). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2004

Circumstances of loss

LOST FROM STERN OF DRILLING RIG NOBLE TON VAN LANGVELD DURING UNMOORING OPERATIONS AFTER JOING SHACKELD TO CHAIN FAILED.

General Comments

15 TONNE 'STEVPRIS' ANCHOR, NO CHAIN OR WIRE ATTACHED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 22.46 N,0 53.8 E
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