Coastal Emperor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Coastal emperor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 13.138 N,2 3.199 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.218967
  • Longitude: -2.053317
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COASTAL EMPEROR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 34.6 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3060/79 3.4.81 REPD IN 571309N, 020306W, APPROX. (J T THOMSON, HN 10.3.81). INS AS ST. BR STD. H1270/82 19.9.83 SHOWN IN FISHING NEWS 19.8.83 AS BEING AGROUND & COMPLETE AT BLACK DOG. BECOMING DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN & ADULTS, BUT NO SALVAGE LIKELY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY T MITCHINSON, GATESHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MARR (ABERDEEN) LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 760BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR THE NORTH SEA, THISTLE PLATFORM. STRANDED AND LOST IN HEAVY WEATHER. ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT WERE MADE BUT BECAME A CTL. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the COASTAL EMPEROR wreck located?

The COASTAL EMPEROR wreck is located at coordinates 57 13.138 N,2 3.199 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COASTAL EMPEROR?

The seabed around the COASTAL EMPEROR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the COASTAL EMPEROR sink?

The COASTAL EMPEROR sank on Dec 6, 1978.

When was the wreck of the COASTAL EMPEROR discovered?

The wreck of the COASTAL EMPEROR was discovered in 1978.

What country did the COASTAL EMPEROR belong to?

The COASTAL EMPEROR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COASTAL EMPEROR?

The COASTAL EMPEROR had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the COASTAL EMPEROR?

The COASTAL EMPEROR is classified as a trawler.

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