Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 30.56 N,1 34.61 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.509333
  • Longitude: 1.576833
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOPE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 19.8 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 134
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH260/400/06 18.4.01 HH260/400/06 18.4.01 SANK IN 5630.6N, 0134.7E [EUR]. (MRCC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 13.4.01). INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1986 AT BUCKIE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & J JOHNSTONE, PETERHEAD. VESSEL ON FIRE. LATER OBSERVED TO SINK. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HOPE wreck located?

The HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 56 30.56 N,1 34.61 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOPE?

The seabed around the HOPE lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the HOPE sink?

The HOPE sank on Apr 13, 2001.

When was the wreck of the HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the HOPE was discovered in 2001.

What country did the HOPE belong to?

The HOPE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HOPE?

The HOPE had a tonnage of 134 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOPE?

The HOPE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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