Celerity Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Celerity Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 42.976 N,3 20.093 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 88 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CELERITY |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 42 |
| Tonnage Type | net |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 18, 1981 |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Last Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H3060/79 3.4.81 LAST KNOWN POSN 584300N, 032100W. LIFEBUOYS RECOVERED IN (A) 004 KINNAIRD HD 23M ON 22.3.81 & IN (B) 581400N, 013400W ON 25.3.81. DAMAGED LIFERAFT RECOVERED 3M N OF PETERHEAD HBR ON 22.3.81 (LL 19,21,23,24 & 26.3.81). NCA. H2925/83 21.1.85 NOT LOCATED IN THIS POSN. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2025000444329 22.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1784). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
DISAPPEARED IN FORCE 8 TO 9 W'LY GALE WHILE HEADING IN EASTERLY DIRN THROUGH PENTLAND FIRTH. NO SURVIVORS.
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