Copia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Copia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 33.341 N,4 46.312 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.555683
  • Longitude: -4.771867
Wreck Depth 45.7 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COPIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.1 m
Sonar Length 22.8
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 3.9
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH274/430/02 10.1.94 SANK IN 553148N, 045218E APPROX. (MRCC CLYDE, TLXS DTD 15-16/12/93). INS AS USC 60MTRS. - NM 286/94. HH274/430/03 29.3.95 WK IN 553324N, 044618E [WGD]. REPORTED TO LIE ON PORT SIDE, HEIGHT OFF SEABED ABOUT 4MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTHS 46-48MTRS. (NMSD FAIRLIE & DIVING OFFICER'S REPORT FASLANE). AMEND TO USC 40MTRS. - NM 1306/95. SEP 2020/000011409 27.2.20 EXAM�D 27.7.19 IN 5533.341N, 0446.312W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 22.80MTRS, WIDTH 10.70MTRS, HEIGHT 3.9MTRS. HEAVILY DEGRADED, POSSIBLY THE BOW. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1597). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK IN FIRTH OF CLYDE CAUSE UNKNOWN. WRECKAGE FOUND ON SHORELINE THOUGHT TO IDENTIFY VESSEL AS 'COPIA'.

General Comments

HEAVILY DEGRADED, POSSIBLY THE BOW

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FAQ

Where is the COPIA wreck located?

The COPIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 33.341 N,4 46.312 W.

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

The COPIA lies at a depth of about 45.7 meters and is located at coordinates 55 33.341 N,4 46.312 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COPIA?

The seabed around the COPIA lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the COPIA sink?

The COPIA sank on Dec 15, 1993.

When was the wreck of the COPIA discovered?

The wreck of the COPIA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the COPIA belong to?

The COPIA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the COPIA?

The COPIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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