Aquaris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Aquaris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 23.309 N,1 9.984 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.388483
  • Longitude: -1.166400
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AQUARIS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 13.7 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 20
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH270/420/03 9.9.97 SANK IN 602320.5N, 010952W. (MRSC SHETLAND, TLE DTD 1.9.97). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH270/420/03 7.10.97 VESSEL SALVED AND REMOVED. (LL, 24.9.97) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2017/000078339 20.12.17 TOO SHOAL TO SURVEY. NFA
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 1997

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUFFERED INGRESS OF WATER WHICH OVERCAME ENGINE PUMPS. LATER SANK AND ROLLED ONTO PORT SIDE. CREW OF 1 RECOVERED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the AQUARIS wreck located?

The AQUARIS wreck is located at coordinates 60 23.309 N,1 9.984 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AQUARIS?

The seabed around the AQUARIS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the AQUARIS sink?

The AQUARIS sank on Aug 30, 1997.

When was the wreck of the AQUARIS discovered?

The wreck of the AQUARIS was discovered in 1997.

What country did the AQUARIS belong to?

The AQUARIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AQUARIS?

The AQUARIS had a tonnage of 20 tons.

What type of wreck is the AQUARIS?

The AQUARIS is classified as a trawler.

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