Scorpio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scorpio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 0.761 N,3 17.763 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.012683
  • Longitude: -3.296050
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCORPIO
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 7.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH206/420/03 1.9.94 SUNK IN 540045N, 031741W PA. (MRSC LIVERPOOL TLX DTD 30.8.94). NCA YET. HH206/420/03 6.9.94 NOT LOCATED DESPITE SONAR AND ECHO SOUNDER SEARCH BY THL FARNE & NLB PHAROS. (OCC TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 3.9.94). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK W OF LIGHTENING KNOLL. TWO CREW RESCUED BY FV ELAINALEE. ONE CREW MEMBER DIED LATER.

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FAQ

Where is the SCORPIO wreck located?

The SCORPIO wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.761 N,3 17.763 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCORPIO?

The seabed around the SCORPIO lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the SCORPIO sink?

The SCORPIO sank on Aug 30, 1994.

When was the wreck of the SCORPIO discovered?

The wreck of the SCORPIO was discovered in 1994.

What country did the SCORPIO belong to?

The SCORPIO belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SCORPIO?

The SCORPIO is classified as a fishing vessel.