Kondor Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Kondor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 2.37 N,6 18.42 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.039500
- Longitude: -6.307000
|
| Wreck Depth |
86 m
|
| Water Depth |
115 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KONDOR |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
BG |
| Length |
82 m |
| Width |
13.4 m |
| Draught |
5.2 |
| Sonar Length |
60 |
| Sonar Width |
16 |
| Shadow Height |
27 |
| Orientation |
110 |
| Tonnage |
2654 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 25, 1990
|
| Bottom Texture |
Shells |
| Original Detection Year |
1990 |
| Last Detection Year |
2011 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 21, 2012 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the vessel Kondor is located off the coast of northwestern Scotland near Stornoway at the precise coordinates 58 2.37 N, 6 18.42 W. Sunk on April 25, 1990, the intact and upright wreck lies on the seabed with its bow rising at an angle, oriented along a 110/290 degree axis. Comprehensive underwater surveys detail the wreck as 60 meters in length, 16 meters in width, and 27 meters in height, resting in a general water depth of 115 meters with no surrounding scour. Structural descriptions note apparent damage midships with booms and masts still standing, showing a least multibeam echo sounder depth of 91.94 meters, subsequently updated to 86.4 meters in digital bathymetric data.
Surveying Details
HH272/350/01 22.5.90 HH272/350/01 22.5.90 SANK IN 580230N, 061824W [OGB]. (MRSC STORNOWAY, FAX DTD 25.4.90). INS AS WK USC PA 80MTRS. BR STD. 26.4.90 26.4.90 SANK IN 580313N, 061826W [OGB] APPROX. (LLOYDS AGENT, STORNOWAY, 26.4.90). NCA. 9.12.11 9.12.11 EXAM'D 17.6.11 IN 5802.370N, 0618.420W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 91.94 IN GEN DEPTH 115MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 27MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS E. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH BOWS RISING AT AN ANGLE FROM THE SEABED. APPARENT DAMAGE MIDSHIPS, BOOMS/MAST STILL STANDING. (NETSURVEY, HI 1352). AMEND WK 91MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 21.2.12 21.2.12 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 86.4MTRS IN DIGITAL BATHY DATA. (RT1). AMEND WK 86MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
GROUNDED ON SGEIR GRAIDACH AND ABANDONED BY CREW. WAS REFLOATED AND TAKEN IN TOW BY FV AGATE BUT SANK WHILE PROCEEDING TO STORNOWAY. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 2.37 N,6 18.42 W
Kondor on Wreck Map
Kondor Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the KONDOR wreck located?
The KONDOR wreck is located at coordinates 58 2.37 N,6 18.42 W.
How deep is the KONDOR and where exactly is it located?
The KONDOR lies at a depth of about 86 meters and is located at coordinates 58 2.37 N,6 18.42 W.
How deep is the seabed around the KONDOR?
The seabed around the KONDOR lies at approximately 115 meters deep.
When did the KONDOR sink?
The KONDOR sank on Apr 25, 1990.
When was the wreck of the KONDOR discovered?
The wreck of the KONDOR was discovered in 1990.
What country did the KONDOR belong to?
The KONDOR belonged to BG.
What was the tonnage of the KONDOR?
The KONDOR had a tonnage of 2654 tons.
What type of wreck is the KONDOR?
The KONDOR is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
INTACT, BOWS E