Zephyrus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Zephyrus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 13.781 N,0 44.074 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 75 m |
| Water Depth | 85 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ZEPHYRUS |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 21.9 m |
| Width | 5.8 m |
| Draught | 2.4 |
| Sonar Length | 20 |
| Sonar Width | 6 |
| Shadow Height | 8 |
| Tonnage | 50 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 29, 1996 |
| Original Detection Year | 1996 |
| Last Detection Year | 2001 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH260/400/02 1.5.96 HH260/400/02 1.5.96 SANK IN 571347.5N, 004354E [EUR]. GEN DEPTHS 80MTRS. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 29.5.96). INS AS USC 65MTRS. - NM 2227/96. HH260/400/06 22.11.01 HH260/400/06 22.11.01 WK LOCATED BY DCS3 IN 5713.821N, 0044.174E [EUR] DURING PIPELINE ROUTE SURVEY. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LIES ENE/WSW. (R BLAKEMORE, SHELL EXPLORO, EMAIL DTD 22.11.01). ASSUMED SAME VESSEL. AMEND TO WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 22, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER INGRESS OF WATER. CREW OF THREE RESCUED.
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- Gannet B2 Wreck 12522.6 M
- Sendinjen Wreck 14125.5 M
- Gannet A Wreck 16723.5 M
- Trawler Wreck 55530 17291.7 M
- Compaganus Wreck 17395.4 M
- Cables Chains Mooring Nets Tackle Wires Wreck 55554 19434.3 M
- Cables Chains Mooring Nets Tackle Wires Wreck 43978 19798.4 M
- Equipment Wreck 55520 19972.7 M
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General Comments
STEEL HULL, INTACT