Choice Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Choice Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 23.229 N,1 50.371 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 85 m |
| Water Depth | 95 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CHOICE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 15.2 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 24, 1988 |
| Original Detection Year | 1988 |
| Last Detection Year | 2012 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H2531/88 7.9.88 H2531/88 7.9.88 SANK IN 582315N, 015016W [OGB]. (MRSC MORAY, TLX DTD 24.8.88). INS AS WK USCPA 85MTRS. BR STD. 26.11.12 26.11.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DISPROVED. (P ROBERTSON, HI 1372 REPLY TO APPRAISAL DTD 21.11.12). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 26, 2012 |
Circumstances of loss
6.9.88 REPORTED TAKING IN WATER FAST. WAS LATER ABANDONED AND SANK DESPITE PROVISION OF TWO PUMPS. TWO PUMPS ALSO LOST. CREW RECOVERED. (LL, 6.9.88).
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL