Fylla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fylla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 45.42 N,3 10.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.757000
  • Longitude: -3.167000
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FYLLA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.1 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 2.4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 2003
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck FYLLA is located off the coast of Moray, Scotland, in the North Sea at coordinates 57 45.42 N, 3 10.02 W. Originally reported as a surface hazard, the mast of the vessel was removed by the diving vessel Topcat in December 2003. The wreck of the FYLLA remains on the seabed at the charted position, with the structure standing approximately 4 meters above the seafloor. It is currently charted as a shipwreck with a least depth clearance of 17 meters. GPS surveys confirm the wreckage position, and mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of these coordinates.

Surveying Details

HH266/410/07 6.1.04 HH266/410/07 6.1.04 SANK IN 5745.51N, 0309.93W [WGD]. CHECKED BY LOCAL DIVE BOAT AND MAST PROTRUDING ABOVE SURFACE LOCATED IN 5745.42N, 0310.02W [WGD]. (MRCC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 19.12.03). NCA. HH266/410/07 6.1.04 HH266/410/07 6.1.04 MAST HAS BEEN REMOVED BY DIVING VESSEL 'TOPCAT'. WK REMAINS IN 5745.42N, 0310.02W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. WK STANDS APPROX 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (MRCC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 22.12.03). INS AS WK USC 17MTRS. - NM 576/04.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY JENSENS, ESJEBERG. PASSAGE INVERNESS FOR MACDUFF. TOOK WATER QUICKLY AND SANK. CREW OF TWO RECOVERED. (YACHTING LIFE).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FYLLA wreck located?

The FYLLA wreck is located at coordinates 57 45.42 N,3 10.02 W.

How deep is the FYLLA and where exactly is it located?

The FYLLA lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 57 45.42 N,3 10.02 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FYLLA?

The seabed around the FYLLA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the FYLLA sink?

The FYLLA sank on Oct 24, 2003.

When was the wreck of the FYLLA discovered?

The wreck of the FYLLA was discovered in 2003.

What country did the FYLLA belong to?

The FYLLA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FYLLA?

The FYLLA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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