Solway Harvester Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Solway harvester Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.42 N,4 11.163 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.107000
  • Longitude: -4.186050
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLWAY HARVESTER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.3
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH208/400/04 14.1.00 HH208/400/04 14.1.00 EPIRB ALERT RECEIVED. DATUM POSN 5406.0N, 0410.0W. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, FAX DTD 11.1.00). HH208/400/04 14.1.00 HH208/400/04 14.1.00 WK LOCATED BY MV HUMBER SURVEYOR IN 5405.967N, 0409.767W [OGB]. POSSIBLY THIS VESSEL. LENGTH 17-22MTRS. BEAM 7MTRS. HT 6MTRS. ON STBD SIDE. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, FAX DTD 12.1.00). 9.2.00 9.2.00 BODIES OF ALL 7 CREW MEMBERS RECOVERED BY DIVERS. (LL 7.2.00). HH208/400/04 10.2.00 HH208/400/04 10.2.00 WK NOW IN 5406.41N, 0411.09W [OGB]. UPRIGHT ON SEABED WITH A KNOWN DEPTH OF 15MTRS OVER IT. (ISLE OF MAN, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, HARBOURS DIVISION, NM 2/2000). INS AS WK 15MTRS. BR STD. HH209/410/03 29.6.00 HH209/410/03 29.6.00 WK LIFTED AND TOWED INTO RAMSAY 27.6.00. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLX DTD 7.6.00). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA, NOT YET CHARTED.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALL CREW MISSING. BODIES OF ALL 7 CREW MEMBERS RECOVERED BY DIVERS FROM THE WK.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SOLWAY HARVESTER wreck located?

The SOLWAY HARVESTER wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.42 N,4 11.163 W.

How deep is the SOLWAY HARVESTER and where exactly is it located?

The SOLWAY HARVESTER lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 54 6.42 N,4 11.163 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLWAY HARVESTER?

The seabed around the SOLWAY HARVESTER lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the SOLWAY HARVESTER sink?

The SOLWAY HARVESTER sank on Jan 11, 2000.

When was the wreck of the SOLWAY HARVESTER discovered?

The wreck of the SOLWAY HARVESTER was discovered in 2000.

What country did the SOLWAY HARVESTER belong to?

The SOLWAY HARVESTER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SOLWAY HARVESTER?

The SOLWAY HARVESTER had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLWAY HARVESTER?

The SOLWAY HARVESTER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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