Inconnu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Inconnu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.275 N,3 26.092 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.871250
  • Longitude: -3.434867
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INCONNU
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.4 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH268/450/02 19.1.96 AGROUND AND ON FIRE AT RORA HEAD. (MRSC PENTLAND, TLX DTD 16.1.96). HH268/450/02 19.1.96 HULL OF VESSEL HAS GONE, THERE ARE ONLY A FEW BITS AND PIECES ALONG THE SHORE, SPREAD ALONG 50 TO 60 YARDS. (P&O FERRY 'ST OLA' VIA MRSC PENTLAND, TLX DTD 17.1.96). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

HAD MAJOR GALLEY FIRE, HEADED INSHORE AND TOOK THE GROUND. LATER, A SECOND EXPLOSION DESTROYED WHEELHOUSE. FIVE CREW RESCUED, ONE MISSING.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the INCONNU wreck located?

The INCONNU wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.275 N,3 26.092 W.

When did the INCONNU sink?

The INCONNU sank on Jan 16, 1996.

When was the wreck of the INCONNU discovered?

The wreck of the INCONNU was discovered in 1996.

What country did the INCONNU belong to?

The INCONNU belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the INCONNU?

The INCONNU had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the INCONNU?

The INCONNU is classified as a fishing vessel.

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