Cygnus Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cygnus star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 59.635 N,5 59.241 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.993917
  • Longitude: -5.987350
Wreck Depth 68.08 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CYGNUS STAR
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 12.2 m
Sonar Length 14.9
Sonar Width 7.6
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 300
Tonnage 31
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1992
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH272/350/02 24.1.92 SANK IN 565944N, 055905W. POSN FROM DECCA. (OBAN CG, 21.1.92). INS AS USCPA 60MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000229367 23.6.20 EXAM�D 23.6.20 IN 5659.635N, 0559.241W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.08MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. LENGTH 14.9MTRS, WIDTH 7.6MTRS, HT 7.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 300/120 DEGS. (MERITAITO, HI 1568). UPRIGHT AND INTACT, SLIGHT LIST TO STARBOARD SIDE. AMEND NDW 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2020

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LISTING TO STARBOARD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 59.635 N,5 59.241 W
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FAQ

Where is the CYGNUS STAR wreck located?

The CYGNUS STAR wreck is located at coordinates 56 59.635 N,5 59.241 W.

How deep is the CYGNUS STAR and where exactly is it located?

The CYGNUS STAR lies at a depth of about 68.08 meters and is located at coordinates 56 59.635 N,5 59.241 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CYGNUS STAR?

The seabed around the CYGNUS STAR lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the CYGNUS STAR sink?

The CYGNUS STAR sank on Jan 21, 1992.

When was the wreck of the CYGNUS STAR discovered?

The wreck of the CYGNUS STAR was discovered in 1992.

What country did the CYGNUS STAR belong to?

The CYGNUS STAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CYGNUS STAR?

The CYGNUS STAR had a tonnage of 31 tons.

What type of wreck is the CYGNUS STAR?

The CYGNUS STAR is classified as a fishing vessel.