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
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.
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX-MFV. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF MFV STORMY SEA. PASSAGE MONTROSE FOR BRIDLINGTON. UNMANNED AND PRACTICALLY DERELICT.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SCOUR AT BOW AND STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 20.215 N,2 3.757 W
Northards on Wreck Map Northards Wreck on Google Map

More Fishing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

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.

Back to Wrecks