Angela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Angela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 18.005 N,0 9.04 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.300083
  • Longitude: 0.150667
Wreck Depth 124 m
Water Depth 139 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGELA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 28
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck of the vessel ANGELA located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland at coordinates 58 18.005 N, 0 9.04 E. The wreck site of the ANGELA was identified following reports of fishing gear becoming snagged on an underwater obstruction. Surveys confirmed the obstruction consists of the sunken vessel structure, including netting and approximately 150 fathoms of lines. The wreck lies on the seabed at a depth of 124 meters. It is not currently buoyed and is not considered a navigational hazard to shipping. The site is recorded as a non-dangerous wreck in position 58 18.005 N, 0 9.04 E within the North Sea maritime region.

Surveying Details

HH260/400/05 15.2.00 HH260/400/05 15.2.00 SANK IN PA 5818.0N, 0009.0E [EUR]. (MRCC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 6.2.00). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH260/400/05 22.2.00 HH260/400/05 22.2.00 NETS LOST BY FV RESPECT ON OBSTN IN 5818.045N, 0009.140E [EUR]. CONSIDERED TO BE WK OF ANGELA. CONSISTS OF NET AND 150FMS OF LINES. SUNK TO SEABED AND NOT CONSIDERED A HAZARD. NOT BUOYED. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 16.2.00). AMEND TO WK 124MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER RAPIDLY AND SANK. CREW OF 5 RESCUED.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ANGELA wreck located?

The ANGELA wreck is located at coordinates 58 18.005 N,0 9.04 E.

How deep is the ANGELA and where exactly is it located?

The ANGELA lies at a depth of about 124 meters and is located at coordinates 58 18.005 N,0 9.04 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGELA?

The seabed around the ANGELA lies at approximately 139 meters deep.

When did the ANGELA sink?

The ANGELA sank on Feb 6, 2000.

When was the wreck of the ANGELA discovered?

The wreck of the ANGELA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the ANGELA belong to?

The ANGELA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANGELA?

The ANGELA had a tonnage of 28 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGELA?

The ANGELA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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