Moray Adventurer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Moray adventurer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
59 7.754 N,5 49.091 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.129233
  • Longitude: -5.818183
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORAY ADVENTURER
Type beam trawler
Flag GB
Length 24.7 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 59
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1995
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH272/700/03 19.10.95 AGROUND IN 590746N, 054901W. (LLOYDS VOL.302). 19.10.95 WK REMAINS IN POSN. SALVAGE FIRM HAS REMOVED NETS ETC. (STORNOWAY CG, TELECON). INS AS ST. - NM 3645/95. 1.10.05 EUT POSN: 5907.754N, 0549.091W. NE 2524.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SWEPT ON TO ROCKS AS CREW WERE TRYING TO RESTART FAILED ENGINE. CREW OF FOUR RESCUED BY COASTGUARD HELICOPTER. (LLOYDS VOL.302).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 7.754 N,5 49.091 W
Moray Adventurer on Wreck Map Moray Adventurer Wreck on Google Map

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the MORAY ADVENTURER wreck located?

The MORAY ADVENTURER wreck is located at coordinates 59 7.754 N,5 49.091 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MORAY ADVENTURER?

The seabed around the MORAY ADVENTURER lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the MORAY ADVENTURER sink?

The MORAY ADVENTURER sank on Oct 10, 1995.

When was the wreck of the MORAY ADVENTURER discovered?

The wreck of the MORAY ADVENTURER was discovered in 1995.

What country did the MORAY ADVENTURER belong to?

The MORAY ADVENTURER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MORAY ADVENTURER?

The MORAY ADVENTURER had a tonnage of 59 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORAY ADVENTURER?

The MORAY ADVENTURER is classified as a beam trawler.