Other Wreck 11605

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 6.995 N,2 49.406 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.116583
  • Longitude: -2.823433
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site located at coordinates 56 06.995 N, 002 49.406 W off the coast of Scotland in the North Sea. This submerged obstruction has been surveyed and identified as a buried wreck with a length of 55 meters and a breadth of 12 meters. The wreckage lies on a 070/250 degree orientation with a least echo sounder depth recorded at 50.9 meters in general water depths of approximately 53 meters. No significant scour has been observed around the structure, which maintains a height of 2.0 meters above the seabed. This historical underwater navigation hazard is officially cataloged for maritime safety and continues to be monitored by hydrographic authorities.

Surveying Details

H2618/60 3.8.60 WK LOCATED IN 560659N, 024918WU USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 30FMS. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H2618/60 2.8.68 AMEND TO WK 28FMS. NC 114A. 31.8.73 AMEND TO WK 51MTRS. NC 734. HH090/605/01 26.1.94 EXAM'D 22.8.93 IN 560700N, 024919.2W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.9 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, BREADTH 12MTRS. BURIED WK LYING 070/250 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 605). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS. BR STD.

General Comments

BURIED WRECK

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