Astra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Astra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 56.737 N,6 9.193 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.945617
  • Longitude: -6.153217
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASTRA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 22 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 140
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel Astra is located at coordinates 56 56.737 N, 6 9.193 W in Scottish coastal waters near Oban. This submerged obstruction sits in a general depth of 57 meters with a least multibeam depth of 50.04 meters. The intact wreck measures 22 meters in length, 6 meters in width, and has a height of 7 meters, lying on a 140/320 degree orientation with its bow pointing northwest and a slight list to starboard with no scour observed.

Surveying Details

HH272/570/03 24.1.00 HH272/570/03 24.1.00 SANK IN 5656.7N, 0609.3W [OGB] IN 30FMS. (MRSC OBAN, FAX DTD 23.1.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/257/01 16.12.09 HH091/257/01 & SEP 2010/000017785 16.12.09 EXAM'D 11.12.08 IN 5656.737N, 0609.193W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.04 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. INTACT, SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. (NETSURVEY, HI 1257). AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 9161. TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. CREW OF FOUR RESCUED.

General Comments

STEEL HULLED, INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the ASTRA wreck located?

The ASTRA wreck is located at coordinates 56 56.737 N,6 9.193 W.

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

The ASTRA lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 56 56.737 N,6 9.193 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTRA?

The seabed around the ASTRA lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the ASTRA sink?

The ASTRA sank on Jan 23, 2000.

When was the wreck of the ASTRA discovered?

The wreck of the ASTRA was discovered in 2000.

What country did the ASTRA belong to?

The ASTRA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ASTRA?

The ASTRA had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASTRA?

The ASTRA is classified as a trawler.

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