Intrepid Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Intrepid ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 17.198 N,3 11.958 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.286633
  • Longitude: -3.199300
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INTREPID II
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 12 m
Width 4.4 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 17
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 17
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 2005
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

INTREPID II is an underwater wreck located at coordinates 58 17.198 N, 3 11.958 W. The vessel was last seen on fire and sank in September 2005. Survey data confirms the small, intact wreck lies oriented on an 090/270 degree heading with bows facing east, showing no magnetic anomaly or seabed scour. The site features a least multibeam depth of 37.1 meters within a general depth of 40.6 meters. Structural measurements record a length of 17 meters, a width of 12 meters, and a height of 2.2 meters.

Surveying Details

SEP 2008/000007851 6.9.05 LAST SEEN ON FIRE AT 052330Z SEP IN 5817.2N, 0311.8W [WGD]. NOT SIGHTED AT 060600Z SEP. DEBRIS FLOATING IN THE AREA. VESSEL ASSUMED SUNK. (MRSC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 5 & 6.9.05). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH091/150/01 23.1.08 EXAM'D 12.8.06 IN 5817.198N, 0311.958W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.1 IN GEN DEPTH 40.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS E. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1974 IN STROMNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G F MOORE, CAITHNESS. OIL ENGINE OF 154BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. ABANDONED ON FIRE, BURNED OUT AND SANK. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

UK NM 2460/17

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FAQ

Where is the INTREPID II wreck located?

The INTREPID II wreck is located at coordinates 58 17.198 N,3 11.958 W.

How deep is the INTREPID II and where exactly is it located?

The INTREPID II lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 58 17.198 N,3 11.958 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INTREPID II?

The seabed around the INTREPID II lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the INTREPID II sink?

The INTREPID II sank on Sep 6, 2005.

When was the wreck of the INTREPID II discovered?

The wreck of the INTREPID II was discovered in 2005.

What country did the INTREPID II belong to?

The INTREPID II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the INTREPID II?

The INTREPID II had a tonnage of 17 tons.

What type of wreck is the INTREPID II?

The INTREPID II is classified as a fishing vessel.

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