Ideal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Ideal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 57.178 N,3 1.732 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.952967
  • Longitude: -3.028867
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IDEAL
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.6 m
Tonnage 16
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5043/70 25.2.83 SANK IN POSN 074 DEG, 50MTRS FROM WYRE LTHO. (DISUSED). A HAZARD TO SMALL CRAFT USERS. (FLEETWOOD NM5/83). INS AS ST. BR STD. H5043/70 26.4.83 MASTS & GANTRIES DRY 9.2MTRS ABOVE CD. TO BE CLEARED TO SEABED LEVEL. (ABP FLEETWOOD, 18.4.83). NCA YET. H5043/70 29.4.83 WK CLEARED TO SEABED LEVEL. (FLEETWOOD NM 12/83). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2004

Circumstances of loss

COLLIDED WITH FAIRWAY NO 3 LIGHTBUOY, WHILE ENTERING FLEETWOOD, AND SANK. THE BUOY HAD BEEN UNLIT FOR A WEEK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the IDEAL wreck located?

The IDEAL wreck is located at coordinates 53 57.178 N,3 1.732 W.

When did the IDEAL sink?

The IDEAL sank on Jan 22, 1983.

When was the wreck of the IDEAL discovered?

The wreck of the IDEAL was discovered in 1983.

What country did the IDEAL belong to?

The IDEAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IDEAL?

The IDEAL had a tonnage of 16 tons.

What type of wreck is the IDEAL?

The IDEAL is classified as a fishing vessel.