Angle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Angle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.908 N,4 15.823 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.381800
  • Longitude: -4.263717
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGLE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.7 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 222
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H495/24 18.1.24 POSN 542300N 041600W OR 3.95M 117DEGS FROM PT OF AYRE LT. MARKED BY UNLIT G CON BUOY PLACED ABOUT 80YDS SW OF WRECK. (GS RAMSEY & FISHGUARD WT STN & TH NM6). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM ACTION. H4676/28 31.7.28 DISPERSED TO DEPTH OF 10FT & BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH LTR & THNM 6/24). DELETED. - NM ACTION. HH100/351/15 3.12.99 REPORTED THAT THE BOILER AND ENGINE, TOGETHER WITH SOME PLATING, SURVIVE IN 5422.9N, 0415.750W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (A CORKILL). AMENDED LIVE. INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

28.1.24 BUILT BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, NORTH SHIELDS IN 1908. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CROSTON STEAM TRAWLING CO. REGISTERED IN FLEETWOOD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE BY W V V LIDGERWOOD OF GLASGOW. 68 RHP. LEFT FLEETWOOD FOR HAKE FISHING OFF ST KILDA WITH A CREW OF 11 AND 2 FOR TRIALS. NEVER SEEN AGAIN. ON 28.1.24 LT ROGER OWEN OF THE FLEETWOOD STEAM TRAWLERS OWNERS' MUTUAL INSURACE CO LEFT FLEETWOOD TO DIVE ON A WK. VESSEL FOUND TO BE OPEN FORE AND AFT AND FLATTENED. WRECKAGE WITH LETTERS 'ANG' AND 'FLEETWOOD' LOCATED. CONSIDERED THAT THE VESSEL HAD OVERRAN HER DISTANCE IN THE SE GALE AND GONE ONTO THE BAHAMA BANK. (A CORKILL).

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FAQ

Where is the ANGLE wreck located?

The ANGLE wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.908 N,4 15.823 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGLE?

The seabed around the ANGLE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ANGLE discovered?

The wreck of the ANGLE was discovered in 1924.

What country did the ANGLE belong to?

The ANGLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANGLE?

The ANGLE had a tonnage of 222 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGLE?

The ANGLE is classified as a trawler.

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