Antares Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Antares Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.414 N,5 3.369 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.656900
  • Longitude: -5.056150
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANTARES
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1990
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH272/350/01 30.11.90 LOCATED IN PA 553925N, 050318W IN 120MTRS. SALVAGE VESSEL 'SALMOOR' ENGAGED IN ATTEMPT TO RECOVER WK. (CLYDE PORT AUTH NM 6/90). NCA YET. HH272/350/01 3.1.91 WK SALVAGED 10.12.90. (LL, 12.12.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHEN HM SUBMARINE TRENCHANT SNAGGED HER TRAWL AND DRAGGED HER UNDER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ANTARES wreck located?

The ANTARES wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.414 N,5 3.369 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANTARES?

The seabed around the ANTARES lies at approximately 160 meters deep.

When did the ANTARES sink?

The ANTARES sank on Nov 22, 1990.

When was the wreck of the ANTARES discovered?

The wreck of the ANTARES was discovered in 1990.

What country did the ANTARES belong to?

The ANTARES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANTARES?

The ANTARES had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANTARES?

The ANTARES is classified as a trawler.

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