Ubier (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ubier (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.65 N,3 26.332 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.010833
  • Longitude: -3.438867
Wreck Depth 16.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UBIER (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 12 m
Width 2 m
Draught 9
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 2004
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH206/420/07 21.9.04 SANK IN 5400.65N, 0326.23W [WGD]. HAD 1.5-2MTRS OF MAST REMAINING AT TIME OF SINKING. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, FAX DTD 2.9.04). NCA YET. HH206/420/07 21.9.04 NOT LOCATED BY DCS AND E/S. (TH, EMAIL DTD 8.9.04). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH206/420/07 15.10.04 PROBABLE WK OF UBIER LOCATED IN 5400.655N, 0326.351W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.5MTRS. (D CARPENTER, HM BARROW-IN-FURNESS, EMAIL DTD 15.10.04). INS WK 16.5MTRS. - NM 5190/04. HH206/420/07 23.11.04 EXAM'D IN 5400.650N, 0326.332W [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.1, FOUL 16.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.1 IN GEN DEPTH 19.7MTRS. (THV MERMAID, VIA TH EMAIL DTD 23.11.04). AMEND SW 16.1MTRS. - NM 164/04.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2004

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. PASSAGE ISLE OF MAN FOR FLEETWOOD. HAD SEVERE ENGINE FIRE. CREW OF ONE RECOVERED BY RIG STANDBY VESSEL. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW.

General Comments

STEEL HULL, 2MTRS MAST LEFT AT SINKING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 0.65 N,3 26.332 W
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FAQ

Where is the UBIER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The UBIER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.65 N,3 26.332 W.

How deep is the UBIER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UBIER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.65 N,3 26.332 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UBIER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the UBIER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the UBIER (PROBABLY) sink?

The UBIER (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 2, 2004.

When was the wreck of the UBIER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UBIER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2004.

What country did the UBIER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The UBIER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the UBIER (PROBABLY)?

The UBIER (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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