Sea Hunter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea hunter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55.628 N,2 5.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.927133
  • Longitude: -2.095833
Wreck Depth 66.28 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA HUNTER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.5 m
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 309
Tonnage 31
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1985
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4271/71 22.11.85 SANK IN 555600N, 020600W. (FORTH CG, 30.10.85). INS AS USCPA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH090/915/01 15.1.02 EXAM'D 26.5.01 IN 5555.631N, 0205.759W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR EXTENDS 3MTRS TOWARDS 315 DEGS. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMEND TO WK 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 10.4.20 IN 5555.628N, 0205.750W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.28MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS, LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 309/129 DEGS. WK INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH MID-SECTION BURIED. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND NDW 66MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2021

Circumstances of loss

31.10.85 REPD TAKING IN WATER WHEN FISHING GEAR CAUGHT FAST TO WRECK 1.5 MILES E OF ST ABB'S HEAD. (LL 31.10.85).

General Comments

BROKEN WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 55.628 N,2 5.75 W
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FAQ

Where is the SEA HUNTER wreck located?

The SEA HUNTER wreck is located at coordinates 55 55.628 N,2 5.75 W.

How deep is the SEA HUNTER and where exactly is it located?

The SEA HUNTER lies at a depth of about 66.28 meters and is located at coordinates 55 55.628 N,2 5.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA HUNTER?

The seabed around the SEA HUNTER lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the SEA HUNTER sink?

The SEA HUNTER sank on Oct 30, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SEA HUNTER discovered?

The wreck of the SEA HUNTER was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SEA HUNTER belong to?

The SEA HUNTER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SEA HUNTER?

The SEA HUNTER had a tonnage of 31 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA HUNTER?

The SEA HUNTER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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