Zefyr (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Zefyr (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 51.434 N,1 27.685 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.857233
  • Longitude: 1.461417
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZEFYR (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 2.6
Tonnage 35
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1960
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1.8.72 SANK ABOUT 47M ENE OF SPURN LV, WHICH GIVES 535130N, 012700E APPROX. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). H4064/1/85 29.9.86 WK LOCATED IN 535125N, 012748E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.0MTRS. (HUNTING SURVEYS LTD, HI 321B, TLX 7.8.86). - NM 2967/86. H4064/1/85 24.11.86 EXAM'D 5.7.86 USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. CLEAR AT 27.0, FOUL AT 27.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.2 IN GEN DEPTH 31.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 31.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH 25MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. IN ADVANCED STATE OF DECAY WITH CHAOTIC APPEARANCE. (HUNTING SURVEYS, HI 32B). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH S TANKER ATHENIAN.

General Comments

WELL DECAYED

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FAQ

Where is the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.434 N,1 27.685 E.

How deep is the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.434 N,1 27.685 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 4, 1960.

When was the wreck of the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1960.

What country did the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY)?

The ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 35 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZEFYR (POSSIBLY)?

The ZEFYR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.