Summertime Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Summertime Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 2.624 N,4 54.666 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.043733
  • Longitude: -4.911100
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUMMERTIME
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 6.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1994
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the FV Summertime is an underwater obstruction located at coordinates 52 2.624 N, 4 54.666 W off the coast of Wales near Fishguard and Milford Haven. Originally reported in September 1994 when floating wreckage was discovered, this fiberglass and timber vessel is now assumed broken up and well broken. The site is designated as a foul position dangerous to navigation with no further structural remains expected intact.

Surveying Details

HH213/430/02 19.9.94 `FV THREE BROTHERS' REPD FINDING PIECES OF `FV SUMMERTIME' FLOATING IN 520236N, 045436W. FISHGUARD HM WAS OF THE OPINION THAT VESSEL, WHICH WAS MADE OF FIBRE GLASS AND TIMBER WOULD BREAK UP BEFORE THE WINTER WAS OUT. (MRSC MILFORD HAVEN AND TELECON FISHGUARD HM). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 22.11.12 NO FURTHER INFORMATION RECEIVED. ASSUMED BROKEN UP. AMEND FOUL PA. NE 1484.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN UNTIED AND SET ADRIFT FROM FISHGUARD HARBOUR BEFORE SINKING OFF DINAS HEAD.

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FAQ

Where is the SUMMERTIME wreck located?

The SUMMERTIME wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.624 N,4 54.666 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SUMMERTIME?

The seabed around the SUMMERTIME lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the SUMMERTIME sink?

The SUMMERTIME sank on Sep 13, 1994.

When was the wreck of the SUMMERTIME discovered?

The wreck of the SUMMERTIME was discovered in 1994.

What country did the SUMMERTIME belong to?

The SUMMERTIME belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SUMMERTIME?

The SUMMERTIME is classified as a fishing vessel.

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