Good Design Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Good design Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 2.929 N,3 6.42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.048817
  • Longitude: -3.107000
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOOD DESIGN
Type patrol boat
Flag GB
Length 21.9 m
Width 4.6 m
Draught 1.3
Tonnage 46
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details H056/40/H01044/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 047DEGS, 2700YDS [1.33M] FROM INCHKEITH LT. (ROSYTH LIST SUPP.6). NCA, POSN 560256N, 030620W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY.. HH091/176/01 22.5.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1176). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. 4.5.10 VESSEL WAS RECOVERED & TOWED TO GRANTON FOR BREAKING. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date May 4, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY WALTER REEKIE OF ST MONANS. WAS A WELL KNOWN PITTENWEEM FV UNTIL REQUISTIONED FOR PATROL WORK. MINED OFF INCHKEITH WITH LOSS OF 2 OF 6 CREW. VEESEL BROKE IN TWO, BOTH HALVES LATER RECOVERED & TOWED TO GRANTON. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD)

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FAQ

Where is the GOOD DESIGN wreck located?

The GOOD DESIGN wreck is located at coordinates 56 2.929 N,3 6.42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOOD DESIGN?

The seabed around the GOOD DESIGN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the GOOD DESIGN sink?

The GOOD DESIGN sank on Nov 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GOOD DESIGN discovered?

The wreck of the GOOD DESIGN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GOOD DESIGN belong to?

The GOOD DESIGN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GOOD DESIGN?

The GOOD DESIGN had a tonnage of 46 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOOD DESIGN?

The GOOD DESIGN is classified as a patrol boat.

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