Petroswift Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Petroswift Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.819 N,0 42.993 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.480317
  • Longitude: 0.716550
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETROSWIFT
Type launch
Flag GB
Length 10.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 1998

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Petroswift is located at coordinates 53 28.819 N, 0 42.993 E off the east coast of England in the North Sea. Sunk on October 26, 1998, the vessel has a general depth of approximately 16.5 meters with a maximum height from keel to trunk of 3.5 meters. Salvage attempts were deemed unlikely due to the distance offshore. During hydrographic surveys conducted between July 2018 and October 2019 by UKHO-BDC and Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Ltd, the wreck was not located in the multibeam dataset and no further action is being taken.

Surveying Details

HH242/570/06 26.10.98 SANK IN 532848N, 004306E [OGB]. MAX HEIGHT FROM KEEL TO TRUNK 3.5MTRS. GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS APPROX. SALVAGE ATTEMPT CONSIDERED UNLIKELY DUE TO DISTANCE OFFSHORE. (MRSC HUMBER, TLX DTD 24.9.98). TH NOT TAKING ANY ACTION. (TELECON RNW/TH OCC, 24.9.98). INS AS USC 10MTRS. - NM 4320/98. SEP 2020/000235095 7.10.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). NFS. (UKHO-BDC & TRITON KNOLL OFFSHORE WIND LTD SURVEY 23.7.18-22.10.19). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER AFTER REPORTING HITTING A SUBMERGED OBJECT.

General Comments

FIBRE GLASS HULL

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FAQ

Where is the PETROSWIFT wreck located?

The PETROSWIFT wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.819 N,0 42.993 E.

How deep is the PETROSWIFT and where exactly is it located?

The PETROSWIFT lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.819 N,0 42.993 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PETROSWIFT?

The seabed around the PETROSWIFT lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the PETROSWIFT sink?

The PETROSWIFT sank on Sep 24, 1998.

When was the wreck of the PETROSWIFT discovered?

The wreck of the PETROSWIFT was discovered in 1998.

What country did the PETROSWIFT belong to?

The PETROSWIFT belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PETROSWIFT?

The PETROSWIFT is classified as a launch.

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