Day Dawn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Day dawn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 3.146 N,1 9.762 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.052433
  • Longitude: -1.162700
Wreck Depth 60.45 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAY DAWN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.7 m
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 5.4
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 359
Cargo sand,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH3057/81 8.5.81 SANK QUICKLY IN 600300N, 010912W. (SHETLAND MRSC, TLX DTD 3.5.81). INSURANCE AGENTS INVESTIGATING POSSIBILITY OF SALVAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.244). NCA YET. HH2334/84 18.12.85 EXAMINED 11.7.85 IN 600311N, 010937W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 14.7MTRS, LENGTH 15MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. LYING 005/185DEGS. SMALL WK WITH LARGE MAST AMIDSHIPS. (NP 1008, HI 244). INS AS WK 51MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2025000342173 23.07.25 EXAM'D 29.08.29; IN 6003.146N, 0109.762W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS, LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 5.4MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 359/179DEGS. (NJORD SURVEY, HI1781-H525-95384). AMEND NDW 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, HIT BY WAVE WHILE IN STRONG TIDE OFF HELLI NESS. TOOK ON HEAVY LIST & SANK QUICKLY. (LLOYDS VOL.244).

General Comments

STEEL HULL, LARGE MAST MIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the DAY DAWN wreck located?

The DAY DAWN wreck is located at coordinates 60 3.146 N,1 9.762 W.

How deep is the DAY DAWN and where exactly is it located?

The DAY DAWN lies at a depth of about 60.45 meters and is located at coordinates 60 3.146 N,1 9.762 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAY DAWN?

The seabed around the DAY DAWN lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the DAY DAWN sink?

The DAY DAWN sank on May 3, 1981.

When was the wreck of the DAY DAWN discovered?

The wreck of the DAY DAWN was discovered in 1981.

What country did the DAY DAWN belong to?

The DAY DAWN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DAY DAWN carrying?

The DAY DAWN was carrying sand,fish.

What type of wreck is the DAY DAWN?

The DAY DAWN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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