Fishermans Fastener Wreck 11416

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 47.04 N,5 6.179 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.784000
  • Longitude: -5.102983
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Fisherman's Fastener
Shadow Height 10.5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck and obstruction survey data for the location 58 47.04 N, 5 6.179 W, situated off the west coast of Scotland near the Minch or North West Highlands. Historical survey records indicate a significant geological feature at this site described as a rock outcrop with a height of 10.5 meters. The feature covers an area of approximately 150 by 150 meters, resting in a general seabed depth of 95 to 96 meters. Previous reports for this precise coordinate area included references to a fishermen's fastener and a charted sounding of 85 meters, though subsequent hydrographic surveys have updated the status of these obstructions. This underwater site remains a notable reference point for maritime navigation and hydrographic charting in the region.

Surveying Details

H2534/74 14.10.80 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 584715N, 050606W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT NO.120 DTD DEC '76). NCA. H2884/83 10.5.84 ROCK OUTCROP, WITH HEIGHT 10.5MTRS, LOCATED 15.12.83 IN 584704N, 050606W [OGB]. COVERS AREA 150 X 150MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 95-96MTRS. (RACAL SURVEY, HI 160). 22.6.04 SOUNDING 85MTRS SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON BA 1954 [1ST EDN AUG '82]. NCA, AMENDED TO DEAD.

General Comments

ROCK OUTCROP

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