Aquarian Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Aquarian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 29.842 N,5 28.691 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.497367
- Longitude: -5.478183
|
| Wreck Depth |
72 m
|
| Water Depth |
98 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
AQUARIAN |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
14.3 m |
| Sonar Length |
18 |
| Shadow Height |
6.1 |
| Orientation |
90 |
| Tonnage |
24 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 31, 1983
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.5, |
| Original Detection Year |
1983 |
| Last Detection Year |
1984 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 16, 2001 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the Aquarian is located off the coast of Kinlochbervie in Northwest Scotland at coordinates 58 29.842 N, 5 28.691 W. This underwater obstruction sits in a general depth of 98 meters with a recorded least echo sounder depth of 93.8 meters. The vessel measures approximately 18 meters in length with a height of 6.1 meters and is lying in an east-west orientation. Survey data indicates a scour depth of 0.5 meters and detached wreckage situated 25 meters to the northeast of the main structure. Sonar traces confirm the presence of buoyant fishing nets and cordage attached to the wreck, extending to a height of 26 meters above the seabed. This site is documented for maritime navigation as a sunken obstruction in the waters off the Scottish coast.
Surveying Details
H3156/69 19.4.83 H3156/69 19.4.83 SANK 10 MILES W. OF KINLOCHBERVIE IN 582918N, 052806W. (STORNOWAY MRSC, 31.3.83). INS AS USCPA 75MTRS. BR STD. H2883/83 9.8.84 H2883/83 9.8.84 EXAM'D 3.3.84 IN 582952N, 052837W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 93.8 IN GEN DEPTH 98MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.1, LENGTH 18MTRS, APPROX. LYING E/W. DETACHED WRECKAGE 25MTRS NE OF WK. SONAR TRACES INDICATE THAT BUOYANT FISHING NETS & CORDAGE ATTACHED TO WK TO A HEIGHT OF 26MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 159). AMEND TO WK 72MTRS. BR STD.
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58 29.842 N,5 28.691 W
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FAQ
Where is the AQUARIAN wreck located?
The AQUARIAN wreck is located at coordinates 58 29.842 N,5 28.691 W.
How deep is the AQUARIAN and where exactly is it located?
The AQUARIAN lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 58 29.842 N,5 28.691 W.
How deep is the seabed around the AQUARIAN?
The seabed around the AQUARIAN lies at approximately 98 meters deep.
When did the AQUARIAN sink?
The AQUARIAN sank on Mar 31, 1983.
When was the wreck of the AQUARIAN discovered?
The wreck of the AQUARIAN was discovered in 1983.
What country did the AQUARIAN belong to?
The AQUARIAN belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the AQUARIAN?
The AQUARIAN had a tonnage of 24 tons.
What type of wreck is the AQUARIAN?
The AQUARIAN is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
NETS AND CORDAGE ABOVE WK