Other Wreck 4743

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 8.598 N,0 3.299 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.143300
  • Longitude: -0.054983
Wreck Depth 141 m
Water Depth 148 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 50
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2001

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at 61 8.598 N, 0 3.299 W in the North Sea northeast of the Shetland Islands. This submerged obstruction, possibly the remains of HMS Fox, lies in an area with a general seabed depth of 148 meters. The site features a least depth clearance of 141 meters confirmed by DCS3 survey. The structure measures between 130 and 165 feet in length with a height of 22 feet, lying in a northeast to southwest orientation. The wreck outline is indistinct and appears partially buried in the seabed. This nautical hazard is charted as a wreck at 141 meters depth for maritime navigation safety.

Surveying Details

H4502/75 7.7.76 H4502/75 7.7.76 LOCATED 10.5.76 IN 610838.11N, 000310.06W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 144 IN GEN DEPTH 148MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY DCS3 141MTRS. LENGTH 130-165FT, HIGH 22FT. LYING NE/SW. OUTLINE OF WK INDISTINCT. THOUGHT TO BE PARTIALLY BURIED. (HMS FOX). INS AS WK 141MTRS. BR STD.

General Comments

OUTLINE INDISTINCT, ?PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 61 8.598 N,0 3.299 W
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