Faithful Friend Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Faithful friend ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 11.22 N,6 12.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.187000
  • Longitude: -6.206667
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAITHFUL FRIEND II
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.9 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2
Tonnage 54
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Faithful Friend II is located off the west coast of Scotland near the Isle of Lewis in the Minch. The underwater obstruction is situated at coordinates 58 11.22 N, 6 12.4 W. This wreck site was identified following a distress signal and EPIRB activation on November 11, 2008. The Stornoway Lifeboat confirmed the position of the wreck by attaching a marker buoy to the site. The site is currently charted as a dangerous wreck for local maritime navigation.

Surveying Details

11.11.08 11.11.08 ISSUED MAYDAY IN 5811.20N, 0612.27W [WGD]. EPIRB ACTIVATED IN 5811.29N, 0612.55W. WK MARKED WITH SMALL BUOY BY STORNOWAY LIFEBOAT. (STORNOWAY CG, FAX DTD 6.11.08). NCA. 11.11.08 SEP 2008/000090582 11.11.08 LIFEBOAT ATTACHED BUOY IN 5811.22N, 0612.40W [WGD]. (STORNOWAY CG, TELECON). INS AS DW. - NM 6751/08.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GRACE GOOD INTENT, EX-GOOD INTENT. BUILT IN 1970 BY J NOBLE (FRASERBURGH) LTD, FRASERBURGH, SCOTLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G DUNCAN, NEWMARKET, STORNOWAY. OIL ENGINE OF 319BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW OF THREE RECOVERED. (STORNOWAY CG).

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FAQ

Where is the FAITHFUL FRIEND II wreck located?

The FAITHFUL FRIEND II wreck is located at coordinates 58 11.22 N,6 12.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAITHFUL FRIEND II?

The seabed around the FAITHFUL FRIEND II lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the FAITHFUL FRIEND II sink?

The FAITHFUL FRIEND II sank on Nov 6, 2008.

When was the wreck of the FAITHFUL FRIEND II discovered?

The wreck of the FAITHFUL FRIEND II was discovered in 2008.

What country did the FAITHFUL FRIEND II belong to?

The FAITHFUL FRIEND II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FAITHFUL FRIEND II?

The FAITHFUL FRIEND II had a tonnage of 54 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAITHFUL FRIEND II?

The FAITHFUL FRIEND II is classified as a fishing vessel.

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