Drifter Wreck 11629

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 9.278 N,2 52.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.154633
  • Longitude: -2.882300
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type drifter
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 1988

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at 56 9.278 N, 2 52.938 W off the coast of Scotland near the North Sea. This historical shipwreck is identified as the remains of a small steel drifter. The wreck is situated in a general water depth of 38 meters with the structure standing 3 meters high above the seabed. Detailed underwater surveys describe the vessel as having a large capstan located amidships, while the bows are missing and the stern is collapsed. The wreck is charted as a 32-meter obstruction. These wreck coordinates were verified through diving surveys conducted in 1988 and 1991. The site remains a notable underwater obstruction for maritime navigation in the region.

Surveying Details

H1311/88/52 26.10.88 H1311/88/52 26.10.88 WKGE, STANDING 3 MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS, DIVED ON IN SEPT 1988 IN 560917N, 025251W. (W MURNEY, 18.10.88). CHART AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 3.6.93 HH100/351/06 3.6.93 REMAINS OF SMALL S DRIFTER DIVED ON AUG '91 IN 560911.5N, 025248W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. HAS LARGE CAPSTAN AMIDSHIPS. BOWS ARE MISSING AND STERN COLLAPSED. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA.

General Comments

BOWS MISSING, STERN COLLAPSED

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