Freedom Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Freedom Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
60 35.466 N,0 45.622 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 60 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | FREEDOM |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 13.7 m |
| Tonnage | 22 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 15, 1991 |
| Original Detection Year | 1991 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH270/350/01 22.10.91 HH270/350/01 22.10.91 LAST SEEN AFLOAT AND ON FIRE IN 603530N, 004530W [OGB]. REPORTED BY HMS ANGLESEY NOT TO BE DRIFTING AS FISHING GEAR FOULED ON SEABED. LATER SANK. (SHETLAND MRSC, TLXS 15.10.91 AND TELECON 22.10.91). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. EVENTUALLY SANK.
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