Young Fox (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Young fox (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 52.331 N,3 37.338 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 43 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | YOUNG FOX (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 98 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 6, 1928 |
| Original Detection Year | 1928 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 6.12.28 6.12.28 SINKING POSN REPD AS 575200, 034100W. (OFF SCOTLAND). H1310/84/40 15.11.84 H1310/84/40 & H1270/81 15.11.84 WK LOCATED IN 575221N, 033715W [OGB] USING DECCA. (B GREIG). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/150/01 23.1.08 SEP 2008/000007851 & HH091/150/01 23.1.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED MISSING. BELIEVED SUNK IN HEAVY WEATHER 3 MILES E OF TARBAT NESS. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR PORTHAHOMAK. (OFF SCOTLAND).
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