Amber Queen Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Amber queen Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 6.586 N,4 14.167 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 55 m |
| Water Depth | 66 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | AMBER QUEEN |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 13.4 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 16, 1992 |
| Original Detection Year | 1992 |
| Last Detection Year | 2014 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH232/354/02 28.2.92 SANK IN 500633N, 041406W [OGB]. (BRIXHAM MRSC SIG DTD 16.2.92). CHART AS USC PA 55MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153150 11.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1454). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 11, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED TAKING ON WATER IN NEAR GALE CONDITIONS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. TAKEN IN TOW BY PLYMOUTH LIFEBOAT BUT SANK. (LL, 18.2.92).
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