Defiant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Defiant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 31.072 N,0 39.627 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.517867
  • Longitude: -0.660450
Wreck Depth 13.66 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEFIANT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16 m
Draught 1.8
Sonar Length 29.9
Sonar Width 4.7
Shadow Height 2.28
Orientation 134
Tonnage 58
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 2010
Original Detection Year 2010
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Defiant shipwreck is located in the North Sea off the coast of North Yorkshire at coordinates 54 31.072 N, 0 39.627 W. This underwater obstruction sits in a general depth of 17.5 meters with a least depth of 13.66 meters. The wreck is completely broken up and lies among rocks, measuring 29.9 meters in length, 4.7 meters in width, and 2.28 meters in height with an orientation of 134/314 degrees. Survey data confirms the wreckage position and structural state.

Surveying Details

SEP 2010/000171843 22.10.10 SANK IN 5431.082N, 0039.644W [WGD]. POSN CONFIRMED BY SOUNDING BY M FISHING EMULATOR II. (HUMBER CG, EMAIL DTD 15.10.10). NCA. SEP 2010/000171702 22.10.10 EXAM'D IN 5431.082N, 0039.644W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 12.6MTRS. TOW ROPE ATTACHED TO WK WITH SMALL BUOY ATTACHED TO IT. (NLB PHAROS, VIA TH, EMAIL DTD 16.10.10). INS AS WK 12.6MTRS. BR STD. SEP2017/000002822 28.4.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16 IN 5431.072N, 0039.627W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.66MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS, LENGTH 29.9MTRS, WIDTH 4.7MTRS, HEIGHT 2.28MTRS, ORIENTATION 134/314 DEGS. WRECK IS DEFIANT LYING AMONG ROCKS, COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DW 13.6MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. GROUNDED. TOOK WATER WHILE IN TOW AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK).

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FAQ

Where is the DEFIANT wreck located?

The DEFIANT wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.072 N,0 39.627 W.

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

The DEFIANT lies at a depth of about 13.66 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.072 N,0 39.627 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEFIANT?

The seabed around the DEFIANT lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the DEFIANT sink?

The DEFIANT sank on Oct 15, 2010.

When was the wreck of the DEFIANT discovered?

The wreck of the DEFIANT was discovered in 2010.

What country did the DEFIANT belong to?

The DEFIANT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DEFIANT?

The DEFIANT had a tonnage of 58 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEFIANT?

The DEFIANT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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