Big Cat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Big cat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.22 N,10 19.03 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.937000
  • Longitude: -10.317167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BIG CAT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.1 m
Tonnage 92
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2770/86 6.2.89 GROUNDED ON BEGINISH ISLAND AND BROKE UP. ONLY SCATTERED SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE REMAIN. (LL, 14 & 28.1.89). NCA, POSN 515612N, 101900W.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2001

Circumstances of loss

GOT INTO DIFFICULTIES AT ENTRANCE TO VALENTIA HARBOUR DURING BAD WEATHER AND GROUNDED.

General Comments

ONLY FRAGMENTS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 56.22 N,10 19.03 W
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FAQ

Where is the BIG CAT wreck located?

The BIG CAT wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.22 N,10 19.03 W.

When did the BIG CAT sink?

The BIG CAT sank on Jan 13, 1989.

When was the wreck of the BIG CAT discovered?

The wreck of the BIG CAT was discovered in 1989.

What country did the BIG CAT belong to?

The BIG CAT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BIG CAT?

The BIG CAT had a tonnage of 92 tons.

What type of wreck is the BIG CAT?

The BIG CAT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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