Where is the BILBO wreck located?

The BILBO wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.38 N,3 12 W.

When did the BILBO sink?

The BILBO sank on Jan 21, 1978.

The wreck of the BILBO was discovered in 1978.

The BILBO is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	lifted
Bilbo Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	55 59.38 N,3 12 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 55.989667 Longitude: -3.200000
Water Depth	0 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	BILBO
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	GB
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jan 21, 1978
Bottom Texture	Rock
Original Detection Year	1978
Last Detection Year	1978
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	21.1.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 555938N, 031200W. (LL, 13.2.78). NCA. 30.1.78 WK LIFTED AND TOWED TO NEWHAVEN (FIRTH OF FORTH). BUOY WILL BE REMOVED 30.1.78. (LL, 20.2.78). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Nov 26, 2009

GROUNDED ON BRIGGS ROCKS. SANK WHILE BEING TOWED OFF BY PILOT CUTTER TIGER. NO LIVES LOST. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 59.38 N,3 12 W

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