Avalon G Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Avalon g ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.275 N,3 22.157 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.421250
  • Longitude: -3.369283
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVALON G II
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18 m
Sonar Length 16.5
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 170
Tonnage 48
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH232/353/01 21.3.91 HH232/353/01 21.3.91 LOCATED IN 502515N, 032207W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 28.0MTRS, FOUL AT 28.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.15MTRS. UPRIGHT ON SEABED WITH HEIGHT 12MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (THV MERMAID, WK REPORTS 28 & 29.1.91). CHART AS SW 28MTRS. - NM 993/91. 3.5.13 3.5.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5025.275N, 0322.157W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.1 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HT 4.9MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT AND SUNK INTO SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN M TANKER BERGE LORD WHICH WAS AT ANCHOR. (THV MERMAID).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY INTACT, SUNK INTO SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the AVALON G II wreck located?

The AVALON G II wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.275 N,3 22.157 W.

How deep is the AVALON G II and where exactly is it located?

The AVALON G II lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.275 N,3 22.157 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVALON G II?

The seabed around the AVALON G II lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the AVALON G II sink?

The AVALON G II sank on Jan 28, 1991.

When was the wreck of the AVALON G II discovered?

The wreck of the AVALON G II was discovered in 1991.

What country did the AVALON G II belong to?

The AVALON G II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AVALON G II?

The AVALON G II had a tonnage of 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the AVALON G II?

The AVALON G II is classified as a fishing vessel.

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