Quiet Waters Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Quiet waters Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 56.82 N,6 55.47 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.947000
  • Longitude: -6.924500
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 122 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUIET WATERS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.2
Tonnage 121
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck known as Quiet Waters lies submerged off the west coast of Scotland near the Inner Hebrides at coordinates 56 56.82 N, 6 55.47 W. The vessel was reported sunk following an incident involving the Mallaig Lifeboat, where the craft became lost with all trawl gear deployed. Positioned within UK waters, the wreck site is recorded as an underwater obstruction located by Stornoway Coastguard. Mariners and divers should note the wreckage is charted as an underwater hazard with a clearance survey of 100 meters.

Surveying Details

HH272/570/05 14.12.05 HH272/570/05 14.12.05 REPORTED SUNK IN 5656.82N, 0655.47W [WGD] BY MALLIAG LIFEBOAT. ALL TRAWL GEAR DEPLOYED. (STORNOWAY CG, FAX DTD 8.12.05). INS AS WK USC 100MTRS. - NM 165/06.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HARVEST MOON, EX-KEVELLA. BUILT 1980 IN MACDUFF. WOODEN HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHOREDAWN LTD, HARBOUR BUILDINGS, MALLAIG. OIL ENGINE OF 495BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. (FVBI). TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

TRAWL GEAR DEPLOYED, WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the QUIET WATERS wreck located?

The QUIET WATERS wreck is located at coordinates 56 56.82 N,6 55.47 W.

How deep is the QUIET WATERS and where exactly is it located?

The QUIET WATERS lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 56 56.82 N,6 55.47 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUIET WATERS?

The seabed around the QUIET WATERS lies at approximately 122 meters deep.

When did the QUIET WATERS sink?

The QUIET WATERS sank on Dec 8, 2005.

When was the wreck of the QUIET WATERS discovered?

The wreck of the QUIET WATERS was discovered in 2005.

What country did the QUIET WATERS belong to?

The QUIET WATERS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the QUIET WATERS?

The QUIET WATERS had a tonnage of 121 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUIET WATERS?

The QUIET WATERS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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