Northards Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Northards Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
56 20.215 N,2 3.757 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 56.336917
- Longitude: -2.062617
|
| Wreck Depth |
43 m
|
| Water Depth |
51 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NORTHARDS |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
20 |
| Sonar Width |
13 |
| Shadow Height |
7.8 |
| Orientation |
5 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 3, 2005
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
0003.0,,000.8, |
| Original Detection Year |
2005 |
| Last Detection Year |
2008 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 19, 2008 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck NORTHARDS is a documented underwater obstruction located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland near the Firth of Forth. The wreck lies at the precise coordinates 56 20.215 N, 2 3.757 W, confirmed via DGPS. This underwater site features a small, listing wreck measuring 20 meters in length and 13 meters in width, with a structural height of 7.8 meters. The vessel is oriented on a 005/185 degree axis. Hydrographic surveys indicate a least depth of 43.8 meters within a general surrounding depth of 51.6 meters. The site exhibits a slight magnetic anomaly, and seabed scouring has been observed, with depressions reaching 0.8 meters deep located at both the bow and the stern. This wreck is officially charted as a 43-meter obstruction.
Surveying Details
HH260/400/08 4.5.05 SANK IN 5620.22N, 0203.82W [WGD]. (MRSC FORTH, FAX DTD 3.5.05). INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2008/000005945 18.1.08 LOCATED IN 5620.216N, 0203.757W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 50.2MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HN FOR HI 1152). AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/152/01 19.6.08 EXAM'D 12.2.08 IN 5620.215N, 0203.757W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.8 IN GEN DEPTH 51.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTRS DEEP WITHIN 3MTRS AT BOW AND STERN. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 7.8MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL WK, LISTING. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). RETAIN WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
EX-MFV. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF MFV STORMY SEA. PASSAGE MONTROSE FOR BRIDLINGTON. UNMANNED AND PRACTICALLY DERELICT.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
56 20.215 N,2 3.757 W
Northards on Wreck Map
Northards Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the NORTHARDS wreck located?
The NORTHARDS wreck is located at coordinates 56 20.215 N,2 3.757 W.
How deep is the NORTHARDS and where exactly is it located?
The NORTHARDS lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 56 20.215 N,2 3.757 W.
How deep is the seabed around the NORTHARDS?
The seabed around the NORTHARDS lies at approximately 51 meters deep.
When did the NORTHARDS sink?
The NORTHARDS sank on May 3, 2005.
When was the wreck of the NORTHARDS discovered?
The wreck of the NORTHARDS was discovered in 2005.
What country did the NORTHARDS belong to?
The NORTHARDS belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the NORTHARDS?
The NORTHARDS is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT, SCOUR AT BOW AND STERN