Boat Wreck 13068

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 4.394 N,4 50.072 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.073233
  • Longitude: -4.834533
Wreck Depth 14.8 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type boat
Sonar Length 11.9
Sonar Width 5.2
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 50
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2015

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at coordinates 56 4.394 N, 4 50.072 W in the coastal waters near the Scottish Highlands. This submerged maritime obstruction is identified as a likely upright boat or small vessel, resting on the seabed. The wreck was officially examined in October 2014, revealing a least multibeam depth of 14.87 meters within a general surrounding depth of 17.5 meters. The vessel measures 11.91 meters in length, 5.24 meters in width, and 2.67 meters in height. It lies on a 050/230 degree orientation with its bows pointing northeast. There is no evidence of scouring around the site. This obstruction is charted as a wreck with a depth of 14.8 meters.

Surveying Details

SEP 2014/000130507 24.2.15 EXAM'D 14.10.14 IN 5604.394N, 0450.072W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.87 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 11.91MTRS, WIDTH 5.24MTRS, HT 2.67MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. PROBABLY UPRIGHT BOAT. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1464). INS AS WK 14.8MTRS.

General Comments

?INTACT SMALL CRAFT

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