Peter Seawell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Peter seawell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 32.81 N,0 59.85 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.546833
  • Longitude: 0.997500
Wreck Depth 130 m
Water Depth 141 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETER SEAWELL
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Length 29.3 m
Shadow Height 9
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH260/400/01 16.6.92 HH260/400/01 16.6.92 LOCATED BY SURVEY VESSEL GEO SURVEYOR IN 583150.6N, 005957.3E [EUR]. STANDS 9MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED AND IS 1060MTRS FROM THE MILLER/ST FERGUS OIL PIPELINE. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 28.5.92). INS AS WK USC 130MTRS. BR STD. HH260/400/01 9.7.92 HH260/400/01 9.7.92 ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. POSN ACCURACY BETTER THAN +/-20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 141MTRS. (BP EXPLORATION, 24.6.92). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 1992

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER. LATER WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER ABOUT 12 HOURS. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the PETER SEAWELL wreck located?

The PETER SEAWELL wreck is located at coordinates 58 32.81 N,0 59.85 E.

How deep is the PETER SEAWELL and where exactly is it located?

The PETER SEAWELL lies at a depth of about 130 meters and is located at coordinates 58 32.81 N,0 59.85 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETER SEAWELL?

The seabed around the PETER SEAWELL lies at approximately 141 meters deep.

When did the PETER SEAWELL sink?

The PETER SEAWELL sank on May 28, 1992.

When was the wreck of the PETER SEAWELL discovered?

The wreck of the PETER SEAWELL was discovered in 1992.

What country did the PETER SEAWELL belong to?

The PETER SEAWELL belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the PETER SEAWELL?

The PETER SEAWELL is classified as a fishing vessel.