Ocean Challenge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Ocean challenge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 12.878 N,0 42.487 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.214633
  • Longitude: -0.708117
Wreck Depth 93.324 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN CHALLENGE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 19.9 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 26.8
Sonar Width 8.4
Shadow Height 8.9
Tonnage 113
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 2006
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH262/420/05 20.3.06 HH262/420/05 20.3.06 SANK IN 5812.85N, 0042.5W [WGD]. (ABERDEEN CG, FAX DTD 18.3.06). INS AS WK USC 85MTRS. - NM 1867/06. RSDRA2022000180550 10.8.22 EXAM'D 13.7.22; IN 5812.878N, 0042.487W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 93.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS, LENGTH 26.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS, HT 8.9MTRS. NFS. (FUGRO GALAXY H102, AND FUGRO E-MAIL DTD 28.7.22). AMEND WRECK 93MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1980 BY JAMES N MILLER & SONS, ST MONANS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WESTWARD BF350 FISHING LTD, FRAZERBROUGH, ABERDEENSHIRE. OIL ENGINE OF 414BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. (FVBI).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN CHALLENGE wreck located?

The OCEAN CHALLENGE wreck is located at coordinates 58 12.878 N,0 42.487 W.

How deep is the OCEAN CHALLENGE and where exactly is it located?

The OCEAN CHALLENGE lies at a depth of about 93.324 meters and is located at coordinates 58 12.878 N,0 42.487 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN CHALLENGE?

The seabed around the OCEAN CHALLENGE lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN CHALLENGE sink?

The OCEAN CHALLENGE sank on Mar 18, 2006.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN CHALLENGE discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN CHALLENGE was discovered in 2006.

What country did the OCEAN CHALLENGE belong to?

The OCEAN CHALLENGE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN CHALLENGE?

The OCEAN CHALLENGE had a tonnage of 113 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN CHALLENGE?

The OCEAN CHALLENGE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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