Azure Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Azure Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 46.024 N,5 39.034 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.767067
  • Longitude: -5.650567
Wreck Depth 39.4 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AZURE
Type fishing vessel
Length 18.3 m
Sonar Length 21
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH288/450/06 17.2.04 SANK IN 5446.046N, 0539.025W [WGD]. (MRSC BELFAST, FAX DTD 16.2.04). INS AS WK USC 35MTRS. - NM 1702/04. SEP 2010/000156213 24.9.10 EXAM'D 2008 IN 5446.024N, 0539.034W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.91MTRS. LENGTH 21MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HT 9.04MTRS. LIES E/W. APPARENTLY INTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 9.5.17 M/B DATASET RE-ASSESSED BY BDC 2017: LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.4MTRS IN 5446.024N, 0539.034W [WGD]. NFS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND NDW 39MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED AND UNLIT AND DRIFTING. FOUND ANCHORED AND ABANDONED HAVING BEEN STRIPPED OF ALL MACHINERY, ELECTRONICS ETC. TOWED INTO DEEPER WATER WHERE IT SANK.

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the AZURE wreck located?

The AZURE wreck is located at coordinates 54 46.024 N,5 39.034 W.

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

The AZURE lies at a depth of about 39.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 46.024 N,5 39.034 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AZURE?

The seabed around the AZURE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the AZURE discovered?

The wreck of the AZURE was discovered in 2004.

What type of wreck is the AZURE?

The AZURE is classified as a fishing vessel.