Dayspring (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dayspring (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 49.307 N,0 45.535 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.821783
  • Longitude: -0.758917
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAYSPRING (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Sonar Length 18
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 100
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1987
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3069/86 19.5.87 H3069/86 19.5.87 SANK IN POSN 544542N, 004242W IN 59MTRS OF WATER. (LL 16.4.87). INS AS USC 45MTRS. BR STD. H6520/82 5.6.87 H6520/82 5.6.87 AREA BETWEEN FOLLOWING POSNS EXAM'D WITH SONAR AND E/S. NOTHING FOUND: A) 544620N, 004232W; B) 544529N, 004147W; C) 544509N, 004253W; D) 544558N, 004337W. (THV PATRICIA, SEARCH REPORT 26.5.87). DELETE. BR STD. H6331/87 2.2.89 H6331/87 2.2.89 WK EXAM'D 11.7.88 IN 544918N, 004526W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS, LENGTH 18MTRS. LIES 280/100 DEG, INTACT AND APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 59MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK WITH TRAWL GEAR STILL OUT AND ATTACHED TO VESSEL.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 49.307 N,0 45.535 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 49.307 N,0 45.535 W.

How deep is the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 54 49.307 N,0 45.535 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) sink?

The DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 14, 1987.

When was the wreck of the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY)?

The DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAYSPRING (PROBABLY)?

The DAYSPRING (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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