Sootica Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Sootica Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 36.001 N,1 39.097 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 18 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SOOTICA |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 10.1 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 18, 1985 |
| Original Detection Year | 1985 |
| Last Detection Year | 1999 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4271/71 20.8.85 SANK IN APPROX POSN 553600N, 013900W. (TYNE-TEES MRSC). NCA YET. HH090/843/01 22.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 22, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
CAUGHT FIRE. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK DURING A SALVAGE ATTEMPT.
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