Vigilant Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Vigilant Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 53.831 N,2 7.361 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 13 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VIGILANT |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 29, 1976 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1976 |
| Last Detection Year | 2002 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | 5.10.76 DIVER ADVISES SURVEY NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO HEAVY SWELL. VESSEL BELIEVED TO BE BREAKING UP AS PLANKS AND NAMEPLATE HAVE BEEN FOUND ASHORE. (LL, 2.10.76) 13.10.76 DIVERS REPORT INDICATES VESSEL COMPLETELY BROKEN UP WITH SCATTERED WRECKAGE IN IMMEDIATE AREA. (LL, 12.10.76) 7.12.82 COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. WRECKAGE LIES TO THE E OF 'ALFRED ERLANDSEN'. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 6). NCA. SEE WK [4215]. HH090/915/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 12.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 17, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
30.9.76 STRUCK RKS S. OF ST ABB'S HEAD & SANK WITHIN 10 MINUTES, IN THICK FOG. (LL,30.9.76) STRUCK EBB CARRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 6).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 53.831 N,2 7.361 W
Vigilant on Wreck Map
Vigilant Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
STEEL HULL, COMPLETELY BROKEN UP