Freeway Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Freeway Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 27.267 N,0 53.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.454450
  • Longitude: -0.883667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREEWAY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 14 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 26
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1997
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH270/400/07 22.12.97 HH270/400/07 22.12.97 SANK IN 602654N, 005142W [OGB]. (MRSC SHETLAND, TELEX DTD 10.12.97). NCA YET. HH270/400/07 22.12.97 HH270/400/07 22.12.97 SANK IN 602718N, 005254W APPROX [OGB]. (MRSC SHETLAND, FAX DTD 11.12.97). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 24.4.04 24.4.04 EUT POSN: 6027.267N, 0053.020W. NE 3292.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SNAGGED GEAR AND SANK. CREW OF TWO RESCUED. (MRSC SHETLAND).

General Comments

BEAM TRAWLER, STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FREEWAY wreck located?

The FREEWAY wreck is located at coordinates 60 27.267 N,0 53.02 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREEWAY?

The seabed around the FREEWAY lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the FREEWAY sink?

The FREEWAY sank on Dec 10, 1997.

When was the wreck of the FREEWAY discovered?

The wreck of the FREEWAY was discovered in 1997.

What country did the FREEWAY belong to?

The FREEWAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FREEWAY?

The FREEWAY had a tonnage of 26 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREEWAY?

The FREEWAY is classified as a trawler.

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