Inspire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Inspire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.024 N,4 48.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.100400
  • Longitude: -4.801117
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INSPIRE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 8.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1988
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2921/85 12.9.88 SANK IN 520600N, 044800W APPROX. NEITHER VESSEL NOR WKGE LOCATED TO DATE. (MILFORD HAVEN CG MRSC) - NCA - POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK. 22.11.91 AT INQUEST, HELD NOV 1991, ON THE 3 CREWMEN THAT WERE LOST WHEN THIS VESSEL SANK, THE CAUSE OF SINKING WAS STATED TO HAVE BEEN A LARGE WAVE NO DOUBT CAUSED BY AN UNIDENTIFIED SUBMERGED SUBMARINE MOVING AT SPEED. (FISHING NEWS, 22.11.91).

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FAQ

Where is the INSPIRE wreck located?

The INSPIRE wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.024 N,4 48.067 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INSPIRE?

The seabed around the INSPIRE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the INSPIRE sink?

The INSPIRE sank on Sep 5, 1988.

When was the wreck of the INSPIRE discovered?

The wreck of the INSPIRE was discovered in 1988.

What country did the INSPIRE belong to?

The INSPIRE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the INSPIRE?

The INSPIRE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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