Sirius Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sirius Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.96 N,0 0.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.899333
  • Longitude: 0.003333
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIRIUS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.9 m
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 1994

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel SIRIUS is located in the North Sea at coordinates 58 53.96 N, 0 0.2 E. This underwater obstruction, initially identified following a lost radar contact, is charted as a wreck of known tonnage. Positioned off the coast of Scotland near the Orkney Islands, the site is classified as a navigational hazard. Survey records note the wreck is situated at a depth consistent with the surrounding seabed, serving as a critical point of interest for maritime charts and historical shipwreck data.

Surveying Details

HH260/400/02 10.2.94 RADAR CONTACT WITH VESSEL LOST IN APPROX 585400N, 000018E [EUR], ASSUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (MRCC ABERDEEN, 28.1.94). INS AS WK USC PA 100MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). - NM 736/94.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER AND IN NEED OF PUMPS. LATER WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. CREW OF 7 RECOVERED, 1 CASUALTY. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SIRIUS wreck located?

The SIRIUS wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.96 N,0 0.2 E.

How deep is the SIRIUS and where exactly is it located?

The SIRIUS lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 58 53.96 N,0 0.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIRIUS?

The seabed around the SIRIUS lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the SIRIUS sink?

The SIRIUS sank on Jan 28, 1994.

When was the wreck of the SIRIUS discovered?

The wreck of the SIRIUS was discovered in 1994.

What country did the SIRIUS belong to?

The SIRIUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SIRIUS?

The SIRIUS had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIRIUS?

The SIRIUS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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