Other Wreck 68030

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 57.841 N,5 7.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.964017
  • Longitude: -5.132183
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Tonnage 3000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3542/68 10.10.68 WK LOCATED IN APPROX 515736N, 050730W [OGB] IN ABERCASTLE BAY, WHICH IS 4.65M SW BY S OF STRUMBLE LT. WK LAYS ALONGSIDE AN UNDERWATER CLIFF ABOUT 15FT HIGH, SOME METAL RISES A FURTHER 6FT OR SO. SALVAGE WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT IN THE PAST THERE IS NOW AROUND 500TONS OF FERROUS METAL IN SITU. (MR R EDMUNDS REPORT 7.10.68). NCA. H128276/50 19.8.76 UNKNOWN WK REPORTED
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 5157

General Comments

IN THE MIDDLE OF ABERCASTLE BAY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.841 N,5 7.931 W
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