Golden Sceptre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Golden sceptre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 32.35 N,1 52.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.539167
  • Longitude: 1.869167
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLDEN SCEPTRE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.2
Sonar Length 23
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.1
Tonnage 46
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 2000
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details HH260/400/06 30.10.00 IN DISTRESS IN 5932.0N, 0151.0E [EUR]. (MRSC SHETLAND, TLX DTD 15.10.00). HH260/400/06 30.10.00 SANK IN 5932.35N, 0152.15E [EUR]. (LL 17.10.00). INS AS WK 120MTRS. - NM 4772/00. HH314/475/01 2.8.05 LOCATED IN CHARTED POSITION BY GARDLINE GEOSURVEY DURING PIPELINE SURVEY JUN-JUL'04. DCS3 LENGTH 23MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. (MARATHON PETROLEUM CO., NORWAY PWA APPLICATION). AMEND WK 130MTRS. BR STD. 2.7.13 SHOWN AS WK 120MTRS IN 5932.350N, 0152.150E [WGD] ON NO2B0800 [EDN 2.1]. ALSO SHOWN AS WK 120MTRS ON NO3B0800 [EDN 1.2].
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER IN SW 5 WITH 2.5MTR SEA. LATER SANK WHEN PUMPS FAILED TO COPE. CREW RECOVERED BY HAVILA CHEIFTAIN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 32.35 N,1 52.15 E
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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN SCEPTRE wreck located?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE wreck is located at coordinates 59 32.35 N,1 52.15 E.

How deep is the GOLDEN SCEPTRE and where exactly is it located?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 59 32.35 N,1 52.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN SCEPTRE?

The seabed around the GOLDEN SCEPTRE lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the GOLDEN SCEPTRE sink?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE sank on Oct 15, 2000.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN SCEPTRE discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN SCEPTRE was discovered in 2000.

What country did the GOLDEN SCEPTRE belong to?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GOLDEN SCEPTRE?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE had a tonnage of 46 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN SCEPTRE?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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