H 101 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
H 101 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 6.113 N,1 4.348 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.101883
  • Longitude: -1.072467
Wreck Depth 18.7 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H 101
Type Structure
Flag NL
Length 85.3 m
Width 25 m
Tonnage 2886
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1972
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.3.72 TIP OF OILWELL STRUCTURE AWASH IN 60FT OF WATER, IN 600600N, 010400W, AT BASE OF BARD HEAD. (LL VOL.207). HH3050/72 26.4.72 ST, HEIGHT 12FT, IN 600612N, 010412W, OR 150DEG 1C FROM TRIG STN. (LERWICK HR MASTER, 30.4.72). TEMPORARILY MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.6S 1.5C S OF WK. (NORTHERN LH BOARD NM 4/72). INS ST, HEIGHT 12FT. - NM 822/72. HH3050/72 8.6.72 G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.18S LAID 1.5C S OF ST. (NORTHERN LH BOARD NM 5/72). - NM 1174/72. HH3050/72 16.2.78 SEARCHED FOR ON TWO OCCASIONS & NOT FOUND. LOCAL HARBOUR AUTHORITY HAS LOOKED FOR IT WITHOUT SUCCESS ALSO. NO LONGER CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. PROBABLY SETTLED IN DEEP WATER AT BASE OF COASTLINE, WHICH IS STEEP-TO AT THIS POINT. (HMS HERALD, 9.8.77). NCA YET. AWAIT REMOVAL OF BUOY. HH3050/72 13.4.78 ST & BUOY TO BE EXPUNGED. (NORTHERN LH BOARD NM 2/78). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETED. - NM 684/78. SEP 2008/000050623 12.6.08 STEEL PIPE, DIAMETER 1 FOOT, VISIBILE ABOVE WATERLINE LOCATED OFF BARD HEAD IN 6006.128N, 0104.515W. ANCHORED TO THE SEABED AND MARKED WITH RED BUOY. CONSIDERED HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (SHETLAND CG, FAX DTD 11.6.08). POSSIBLY PART OF THIS WK. NCA. 12.6.08 NEITHER BUOY OR PIPE SIGHTED BY BOATS LATER ON 11.6.08. WILL BE INVESTIGATED BY LOCAL DIVING GROUP. (SHETLAND CG, TELECON 12.6.08). NCA. RSDRA2025000342173 23.07.25 EXAM'D 14.12.24; LOCATED IN 6006.113N, 0104.348W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. NUMEROUS BARS. (NJORD SURVEY, HI1781-H525-40). AMEND DW 18.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BROKE LOOSE FROM TUG HUSKY IN HIGH SEAS & GROUNDED AT BRESSAY. WAS UNDER TOW FROM ST WANDSVILLE, FRANCE FOR EKOFISKFIELD.

General Comments

OIL WELL INSTALLATION JACKET AND NUMEROUS BARS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 6.113 N,1 4.348 W
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FAQ

Where is the H 101 wreck located?

The H 101 wreck is located at coordinates 60 6.113 N,1 4.348 W.

How deep is the H 101 and where exactly is it located?

The H 101 lies at a depth of about 18.7 meters and is located at coordinates 60 6.113 N,1 4.348 W.

How deep is the seabed around the H 101?

The seabed around the H 101 lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the H 101 sink?

The H 101 sank on Mar 5, 1972.

When was the wreck of the H 101 discovered?

The wreck of the H 101 was discovered in 1972.

What country did the H 101 belong to?

The H 101 belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the H 101?

The H 101 had a tonnage of 2886 tons.

What type of wreck is the H 101?

The H 101 is classified as a structure.

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