Isle Of Colonsay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Isle of colonsay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 0 N,9 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.000000
  • Longitude: -9.216667
Water Depth 950 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLE OF COLONSAY
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.12.80 SANK IN 370000N, 091300W APPROX. (LL, 3 & 7.11.80) NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2000

Circumstances of loss

7.11.80 YACHT, OWNED BY MR CHANDLEY, STOCKPORT. ON PASSAGE FOR GIBRALTAR. SANK OFF SARDAO, PORTUGAL, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH M TANKER 'ARAPILES'. CREW RECOVERED. (LL, 3 & 7.11.80)

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FAQ

Where is the ISLE OF COLONSAY wreck located?

The ISLE OF COLONSAY wreck is located at coordinates 37 0 N,9 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLE OF COLONSAY?

The seabed around the ISLE OF COLONSAY lies at approximately 950 meters deep.

When did the ISLE OF COLONSAY sink?

The ISLE OF COLONSAY sank on Oct 31, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ISLE OF COLONSAY discovered?

The wreck of the ISLE OF COLONSAY was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ISLE OF COLONSAY belong to?

The ISLE OF COLONSAY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ISLE OF COLONSAY?

The ISLE OF COLONSAY is classified as a yacht.

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