Anchor Wreck 9550

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.825 N,5 4.133 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.930417
  • Longitude: -5.068883
Water Depth 68 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
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater obstruction located at coordinates 55 55.825 N, 5 4.133 W in the Firth of Clyde near Scotland. The site consists of a lost anchor and four shackles of cable. Attempts to recover the gear were unsuccessful, and the marker buoy has been removed, leaving the seabed fouled in this marine area.

Surveying Details

SEP 2010/000128777 11.8.10 ANCHOR & 4 SHACKES OF CABLE LOST, CABLE CUT IN 5555.825N, 0504.133W [WGD]. BUOYED FOR LATER RECOVERY BUT THIS PROVED IMPRACTICAL. ROPE SLIPPED AND MARKER REMOVED. (D HOAD, CLYDEPORT HYDRO & DREDGING MANAGER, CLYDEPORT OPS LTD, NM DTD 9.8.10). INS AS FOUL. - NM 4355/10.

Circumstances of loss

PORT ANCHOR AND 4 SHACKLES LOST FROM 'SEALAND PERFORMANCE'. CABLE CUT WHEN FOULED ON ANOTHER CABLE DURING 'BREAKING OUT' OPERATIONS FROM A RAFT OF FOUR LAID-UP VESSELS. (CLYDE PORT)

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