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 |
|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 26, 1998 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER TAKING IN WATER AFTER REPORTING HITTING A SUBMERGED OBJECT.
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- Rheno Wreck 2864 M
- Polzella (Possibly) Wreck 5116.7 M
- Other Wreck 15163 5350 M
- Matanuska (Probably) Wreck 5832.5 M
- Victoria Wreck 5897.4 M
- Khartoum Wreck 6068.1 M
- Marie Dawn Wreck 6530.8 M
- Shepherd Lad Wreck 6744.6 M
General Comments
FIBRE GLASS HULL