Port Bou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Port bou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 56.811 N,3 15.28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.946850
  • Longitude: -3.254667
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORT BOU
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO Survey Data for shipwreck Port Bou located at coordinates 53 56.811 N, 3 15.28 W. Historical records indicate the vessel sank near Lightning Knoll, though subsequent hydrographic surveys and multibeam sonar searches failed to locate the wreck, suggesting the structure has completely broken up and is now classified as dead/non-dangerous.

Surveying Details

H4083/72 2.3.79 SANK 3M SW OF LIGHTNING KNOLL LT BUOY. MARKED BY DAN BUOY IN 535800N, 031718W APPROX. (LL, 26.2.79). 2.3.79 AREA OF 1 SQ MILE AROUND REPD POSN SEARCHED BY THV WINSTON CHURCHILL. NOT FOUND. WK WAS OLD AND THOUGHT TO HAVE BROKEN UP. NO FURTHER ACTION INTENDED. (TH SWANSEA, TELECON 2.3.79). NCA. H4083/72 6.6.79 POSN NOW REPD AS 3M S BY W FROM LIGHTNING KNOLL (GIVES POSN 535648N, 031512W APPROX) IN 10FMS. NO INTENTION TO SALVE. (LL, 31.5.79). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH091/227/01 - SEP 2008/000084288 10.10.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1227). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HAGANES. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF MFV 'BRANDING' FOR FLEETWOOD FOR REFIT.

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FAQ

Where is the PORT BOU wreck located?

The PORT BOU wreck is located at coordinates 53 56.811 N,3 15.28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORT BOU?

The seabed around the PORT BOU lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the PORT BOU sink?

The PORT BOU sank on Feb 25, 1979.

When was the wreck of the PORT BOU discovered?

The wreck of the PORT BOU was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PORT BOU belong to?

The PORT BOU belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PORT BOU?

The PORT BOU is classified as a fishing vessel.

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