Auriga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Auriga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 2.594 N,0 15.368 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.043233
  • Longitude: -0.256133
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AURIGA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 26.6 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 130
Tonnage 243
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 2002
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2009

Surveying Details

HH242/630/06 4.11.02 HH242/630/06 4.11.02 SANK IN 5502.65N, 0015.22W [WGD]. (MRSC HUMBER, FAX DTD 31.10.02). INS AS WK 55MTRS. - NM 263/03. HH109/153/01 2.2.08 HH109/153/01 & SEP 2009/000012673 2.2.08 EXAM'D 20.5.08 IN 5502.594N, 0015.368W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.4 IN GEN DEPTH 84.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1153). AMEND WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SUNBEAM. BUILT IN 1986 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPYARD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY L D H LTD, LERWICK. OIL ENGINE OF 604KW, SINGLE SHAFT. TOOK WATER IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SANK. CREW OF 6 RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the AURIGA wreck located?

The AURIGA wreck is located at coordinates 55 2.594 N,0 15.368 W.

How deep is the AURIGA and where exactly is it located?

The AURIGA lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 55 2.594 N,0 15.368 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AURIGA?

The seabed around the AURIGA lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the AURIGA sink?

The AURIGA sank on Oct 31, 2002.

When was the wreck of the AURIGA discovered?

The wreck of the AURIGA was discovered in 2002.

What country did the AURIGA belong to?

The AURIGA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AURIGA?

The AURIGA had a tonnage of 243 tons.

What type of wreck is the AURIGA?

The AURIGA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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