Connaught Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Connaught Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 3.97 N,0 38.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.066167
  • Longitude: 0.648333
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONNAUGHT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.4 m
Tonnage 58
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3057/81 29.1.87 SANK IN 600400N, 003900E. (SHETLAND MRSC, TLX DTD 5.11.86). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE PROBABLY DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FAULT. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CONNAUGHT wreck located?

The CONNAUGHT wreck is located at coordinates 60 3.97 N,0 38.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CONNAUGHT?

The seabed around the CONNAUGHT lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the CONNAUGHT sink?

The CONNAUGHT sank on Nov 5, 1986.

When was the wreck of the CONNAUGHT discovered?

The wreck of the CONNAUGHT was discovered in 1986.

What country did the CONNAUGHT belong to?

The CONNAUGHT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CONNAUGHT?

The CONNAUGHT had a tonnage of 58 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONNAUGHT?

The CONNAUGHT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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