Avenger ? Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Avenger ? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 18.42 N,1 36.112 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.307000
  • Longitude: -1.601867
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AVENGER ?
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 17
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 1999

Surveying Details

H4473/70 26.6.78 SUNK IN 591830N, 013630W [OGB]. INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH260/400/02 28.9.94 WK IN 591825N, 013607W [WGD]. WK STANDS APPROX 6MTRS OFF SEABED, BUT ENSNARED GEAR EXTENDS ABOVE. DCS3 SNAGGED WHEN 17MTRS OFF SEABED. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. DCS3 HT 15MTRS BUT IS UNRELIABLE. (NP 1008, HI 612, HN DTD 21.9.94). - NM 3474/94. HH090/612/01 8.11.94 EXAM'D 12.9.94 IN 591825.2N, 013606.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S 58.5 IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 17MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. PROBABLY COVERED WITH BUOYANT NETS. (NP 1008, HI 612). RETAIN WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BULKHEAD CARRIED AWAY. LATER SANK. FIVE CREW RESCUED.

General Comments

BUOYANT NETS ON WK, SEE IMAGES

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FAQ

Where is the AVENGER ? wreck located?

The AVENGER ? wreck is located at coordinates 59 18.42 N,1 36.112 W.

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

The AVENGER ? lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 59 18.42 N,1 36.112 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AVENGER ??

The seabed around the AVENGER ? lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the AVENGER ? sink?

The AVENGER ? sank on Jun 8, 1978.

When was the wreck of the AVENGER ? discovered?

The wreck of the AVENGER ? was discovered in 1978.

What country did the AVENGER ? belong to?

The AVENGER ? belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the AVENGER ??

The AVENGER ? is classified as a fishing vessel.

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