Captain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Captain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 2.767 N,2 7.027 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.046117
  • Longitude: -2.117117
Wreck Depth 62 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPTAIN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.6 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 145
Tonnage 134
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1933
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH091/051/01 19.1.04 HH091/051/01 19.1.04 EXAM'D 7.11.03 IN 5602.767N, 0207.027W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62.6 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 1051). SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. ?ON ITS SIDE. INS WK 62MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 HH242/640/06 29.1.04 PNM 1307/04 ISSUED FOR BA 175, 1407. 22.10.07 22.10.07 DIVED ON 21.10.07 IN CHARTED POSN. IDENTIFIED AS STEAM TRAWLER CAPTAIN BY BELL. UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH LIST TO STARBOARD. (K HEATH, TELECON 22.10.07) NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2004

Circumstances of loss

STEEL STEAM TRAWLER BUILT 1898 BY HALL, RUSSELL & CO., ABERDEEN WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 50HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T. L. DEVLIN, GRANTON. FOUNDERED 9M NE OF ST ABB'S HEAD. (SIBI, OFF SCOTLAND)

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT SLIGHT LIST TO STARBOARD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 2.767 N,2 7.027 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAPTAIN wreck located?

The CAPTAIN wreck is located at coordinates 56 2.767 N,2 7.027 W.

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

The CAPTAIN lies at a depth of about 62 meters and is located at coordinates 56 2.767 N,2 7.027 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPTAIN?

The seabed around the CAPTAIN lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the CAPTAIN sink?

The CAPTAIN sank on Feb 7, 1933.

When was the wreck of the CAPTAIN discovered?

The wreck of the CAPTAIN was discovered in 2003.

What country did the CAPTAIN belong to?

The CAPTAIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAPTAIN carrying?

The CAPTAIN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CAPTAIN?

The CAPTAIN had a tonnage of 134 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPTAIN?

The CAPTAIN is classified as a trawler.

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