Anchor Wreck 55590

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 4.91 N,2 5.493 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.081833
  • Longitude: 2.091550
Water Depth 85 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 1980
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4242/75 3.3.76 ANCHORS & CABLES REMAIN WITHIN 2M RADIUS OF WELLHEAD IN 570457N, 020535E [EUR]. DRILL RIG SEA QUEST WILL RETURN TO POSN. (BP, ABERDEEN). NCA. 11.3.99 INS AS FOUL AREA, RADIUS 2 MILES. BR STD. 5.5.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE INDIVIDUAL RECORDS LOCATED DURING BP SURVEY 23/26A-U [M1908/12]. (GEOTEAM UK LTD 2.9.91).
Last Amended Date May 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

ANCHORS & CABLES REMAINING AFTER MOVEMENT OF DRILL RIG SEA QUEST. (BP ADERBEEN).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 4.91 N,2 5.493 E
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