Fulmar (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fulmar (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 30.02 N,2 59.33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.500333
  • Longitude: -2.988833
Wreck Depth 61.56 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FULMAR (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5.35
Sonar Width 3.76
Shadow Height 2.98
Tonnage 30
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1960
Scour Dimensions 006.7,003.9,000.3,087
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H818/59 25.5.60 SANK 1M E OF NOSS HD. (MIN OF TRANSPORT). H2336/84 21.3.86 VERY SMALL WK, EXAM'D 29.5.85, IN 583003N, 025913W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS, LENGTH 5.8MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). INS AS WK 61MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2022000131756 23.12.22 EXAM'D 14.7.21; IN 5830.020N, 0259.330W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. LENGTH 5.3MTRS, WIDTH 3.8MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS. ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS. CYLINDRICAL SHAPED OBJECT (POSSIBLY A FUNNEL)PROTRUDING OUT OF THE SEABED. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710 - H525-1316). AMEND NDW 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2023

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. STRUCK AN OBSTN OFF SARCLET HD, CAITHNESS AND STARTED TAKING IN WATER. SANK FOLLOWING AN ATTEMPT BY MV CHANCE TO TOW.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 30.02 N,2 59.33 W
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FAQ

Where is the FULMAR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FULMAR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 30.02 N,2 59.33 W.

How deep is the FULMAR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FULMAR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 61.56 meters and is located at coordinates 58 30.02 N,2 59.33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FULMAR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FULMAR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the FULMAR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FULMAR (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 29, 1960.

When was the wreck of the FULMAR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FULMAR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the FULMAR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FULMAR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FULMAR (POSSIBLY)?

The FULMAR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 30 tons.

What type of wreck is the FULMAR (POSSIBLY)?

The FULMAR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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