Wistaria Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wistaria ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 50.746 N,7 13.834 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.845767
  • Longitude: -7.230567
Wreck Depth 134 m
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WISTARIA II
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 23.1 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck WISTARIA II is located off the coast of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 56 50.746 N, 7 13.834 W. Originally reported as a vessel in distress in the year 2000, the wreckage of the WISTARIA II eventually sank at this revised position. The site is charted as an underwater obstruction lying at a depth of 134 meters. This maritime hazard is officially documented in UK Hydrographic Office records under reference HH272/730/06 and serves as a significant navigation point for mariners operating in the waters west of Scotland.

Surveying Details

HH272/730/06 27.10.00 HH272/730/06 27.10.00 IN DISTRESS IN 5649.0N, 0717.8W [OGB]. (MRSC STORNOWAY, FAX DTD 26.10.00). INS AS WK 145MTRS. - NM 4752/00. HH272/730/06 23.11.00 HH272/730/06 23.11.00 SANK IN 5650.76N, 0713.78W [OGB]. (LL 28.10.00). AMEND TO WK 134MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 33/01.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN, IN SW 5-6 WITH 3MTR SWELL. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the WISTARIA II wreck located?

The WISTARIA II wreck is located at coordinates 56 50.746 N,7 13.834 W.

How deep is the WISTARIA II and where exactly is it located?

The WISTARIA II lies at a depth of about 134 meters and is located at coordinates 56 50.746 N,7 13.834 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WISTARIA II?

The seabed around the WISTARIA II lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the WISTARIA II sink?

The WISTARIA II sank on Oct 26, 2000.

When was the wreck of the WISTARIA II discovered?

The wreck of the WISTARIA II was discovered in 2000.

What country did the WISTARIA II belong to?

The WISTARIA II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WISTARIA II?

The WISTARIA II had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the WISTARIA II?

The WISTARIA II is classified as a fishing vessel.

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