Aurora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aurora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 33.851 N,2 17.808 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.564183
  • Longitude: -2.296800
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AURORA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.9 m
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 100
Tonnage 48
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2866/85 12.12.85 SANK ABOUT 10MILES E OF ABROATH IN 64MTRS, IN 563500N, 021700W, APPROX. (MRSC FORTH, TLX DTD 14.11.85). INS AS USC PA 50MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2008/000005954 18.1.08 WK LOCATED IN 5633.852N, 0217.806W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HN FOR HI 1152). AMEND WK USC 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/152/01 19.6.08 SEP 2008/000080688 19.6.08 EXAM'D 16.2.08 IN 5633.851N, 0217.808W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.9 IN GEN DEPTH 46.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS W. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, INTACT WK ON STBD SIDE. ?FV. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 20, 2008

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW AFTER REPORTING MAKING WATER FOR'D. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE, BOWS W, FV

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FAQ

Where is the AURORA wreck located?

The AURORA wreck is located at coordinates 56 33.851 N,2 17.808 W.

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

The AURORA lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 56 33.851 N,2 17.808 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AURORA?

The seabed around the AURORA lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the AURORA sink?

The AURORA sank on Nov 14, 1985.

When was the wreck of the AURORA discovered?

The wreck of the AURORA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the AURORA belong to?

The AURORA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AURORA?

The AURORA had a tonnage of 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the AURORA?

The AURORA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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