Thunfisch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Thunfisch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 41.817 N,2 57.519 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.696950
  • Longitude: -2.958650
Wreck Depth 65.09 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THUNFISCH
Type fishing vessel
Length 66.8 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 53.59
Sonar Width 24.6
Shadow Height 5.73
Orientation 344
Tonnage 824
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1975
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.2.75 MAYDAY IN ?534000N, 034000E. LATER SANK IN HEAVY SEAS. (LLOYDS VOL.219). H2925/83 21.1.85 NOT FOUND NOR REFERRED TO IN REPORT OF SURVEY. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). AMENDED TO ABEY. 18.11.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2006/000398380 14.11.06 THUNFISCH LOCATED APPROX 2 YEARS AGO IN 5841.830N, 0257.503W [WGD] USING MAGNETOMETER & CAMERA. LIES NW/SE, UPRIGHT AND FAIRLY INTACT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. TRAWL WINCH AND TRAWL FLOATS SEEN. STANDS APPROX 4-4.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO PART OF THE WRECK IS SHOALER THAN 59MTRS. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 3.11.06 & TELECONS 6.11.06 & 14.11.06)., INS AS WK USC 55MTRS. - NM 5679/06. RSDRA2022000137295 22.11.22 EXAM'D 11.08.2021; IN 5841.817N, 0257.519W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. LENGTH 53.59MTRS, WIDTH 24.6MTRS, HEIGHT 5.73MTRS, ORIENTATION 344/164 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND BROKEN UP AT S END. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709 - H525-935). AMEND NDW 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY SCHIFFB UNTERWESER, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REEDEREI SOHLE K G, HANSEARISCHE. 6 CYLINDER OIL INGINE OF 1560BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. STRUCK ROCKS IN HEAVY WEATHER AND SANK OFF PENTLAND FIRTH. CREW OF 20 RECOVERED. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND BROKEN UP AT S END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 41.817 N,2 57.519 W
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FAQ

Where is the THUNFISCH wreck located?

The THUNFISCH wreck is located at coordinates 58 41.817 N,2 57.519 W.

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

The THUNFISCH lies at a depth of about 65.09 meters and is located at coordinates 58 41.817 N,2 57.519 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THUNFISCH?

The seabed around the THUNFISCH lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the THUNFISCH sink?

The THUNFISCH sank on Jan 31, 1975.

When was the wreck of the THUNFISCH discovered?

The wreck of the THUNFISCH was discovered in 1975.

What was the tonnage of the THUNFISCH?

The THUNFISCH had a tonnage of 824 tons.

What type of wreck is the THUNFISCH?

The THUNFISCH is classified as a fishing vessel.

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