Welfare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Welfare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 15.96 N,0 30.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.266000
  • Longitude: -0.501667
Wreck Depth 110 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELFARE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21 m
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3227/70 3.11.79 H3227/70 3.11.79 SANK IN 581600N, 003000W, 62MILES NE OF PETERHEAD. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 3.11.79). INS AS WK USC PA 110MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN).- NM 40/80.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 1980

Circumstances of loss

REPD TAKING IN WATER AND LATER SANK IN MOUNTAINOUS SEAS 60MILES NE OF PETERHEAD. ALL CREW SAVED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 15.96 N,0 30.1 W
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FAQ

Where is the WELFARE wreck located?

The WELFARE wreck is located at coordinates 58 15.96 N,0 30.1 W.

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

The WELFARE lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 58 15.96 N,0 30.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WELFARE?

The seabed around the WELFARE lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the WELFARE sink?

The WELFARE sank on Nov 3, 1979.

When was the wreck of the WELFARE discovered?

The wreck of the WELFARE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the WELFARE belong to?

The WELFARE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WELFARE?

The WELFARE had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELFARE?

The WELFARE is classified as a fishing vessel.