Astra Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Astra Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 56.737 N,6 9.193 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 50 m |
| Water Depth | 57 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ASTRA |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 22 m |
| Width | 5.9 m |
| Draught | 2.4 |
| Sonar Length | 22 |
| Sonar Width | 6 |
| Shadow Height | 7 |
| Orientation | 140 |
| Tonnage | 47 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 23, 2000 |
| Original Detection Year | 2000 |
| Last Detection Year | 2008 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH272/570/03 24.1.00 HH272/570/03 24.1.00 SANK IN 5656.7N, 0609.3W [OGB] IN 30FMS. (MRSC OBAN, FAX DTD 23.1.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/257/01 16.12.09 HH091/257/01 & SEP 2010/000017785 16.12.09 EXAM'D 11.12.08 IN 5656.737N, 0609.193W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.04 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 7.0MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. INTACT, SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. (NETSURVEY, HI 1257). AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 16, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 9161. TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK. CREW OF FOUR RESCUED.
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- Barge Wreck 40237 3787.4 M
- Chelaura Wreck 7552.6 M
- Anchor Wreck 9509 7606.7 M
- Sapphire Wreck 10344.8 M
- Cygnus Star Wreck 11397.9 M
- Supreme Wreck 11517.6 M
- L B P Wreck 11612.3 M
- Spray Wreck 14031 M
- Rotche Wreck 14351.8 M
General Comments
STEEL HULLED, INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW