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.

The PORT BOU sank on Feb 25, 1979.

The wreck of the PORT BOU was discovered in 1979.

The PORT BOU is classified as a fishing vessel.

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
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.
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

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

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 56.811 N,3 15.28 W

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