Hamnavoe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hamnavoe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 38.325 N,4 55.696 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.638750
  • Longitude: -4.928267
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAMNAVOE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.6 m
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 63
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H3057/81 13.4.81 SEEN TO SINK 074DEG, 2.3M FROM CAPE WRATH LT. (NLHV PHAROS). INS AS NDW IN 583812N, 045536W. BR STD. H2884/83 11.5.84 EXAM'D 17.12.83 IN 583821N, 045537W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31-36MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. AREA OF DEBRIS 18 X 16MTRS. LIES N/S IN AREA OF SANDWAVES WITH AN AMPLITUDE OF 6MTRS. DOES NOT STAND HIGHER THAN THE PRESENT SANDWAVE CREST HEIGHT. (RACAL SURVEY, HI 160). BR STD. HH091/071/01 30.11.05 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. PROBABLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1071). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 2005

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED WHEN ON FIRE & LATER SANK.

General Comments

MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY IN 2005

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FAQ

Where is the HAMNAVOE wreck located?

The HAMNAVOE wreck is located at coordinates 58 38.325 N,4 55.696 W.

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

The HAMNAVOE lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 58 38.325 N,4 55.696 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAMNAVOE?

The seabed around the HAMNAVOE lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the HAMNAVOE sink?

The HAMNAVOE sank on Apr 1, 1981.

When was the wreck of the HAMNAVOE discovered?

The wreck of the HAMNAVOE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the HAMNAVOE belong to?

The HAMNAVOE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HAMNAVOE?

The HAMNAVOE had a tonnage of 63 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAMNAVOE?

The HAMNAVOE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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