Bountiful Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bountiful ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 43.788 N,7 40.223 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.729800
  • Longitude: -7.670383
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOUNTIFUL II
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 14.3 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 34
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2011

Surveying Details

17.9.01 17.9.01 AGROUND IN 5743.81N, 0740.17W [OGB]. (LL 11.9.01). PLOTS 2 MILES N BY E OF HASKIR ISLANDS IN 40MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 15.9.11 15.9.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. FISHERIES' OFFICER ADVISED THAT LOSS POSN IS INCORRECT. VESSEL GROUNDED AND BROKE UP ON CHARTED ROCKS AROUND 'MIDDLE DUREBERG' (5434.90N, 0740.05W), CLOSE NE OF 'HEISKER ISLANDS'. CONFUSION HAS ARISEN BETWEEN 'HASKEIR' AND 'HEISKER'. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1333). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1991 AT EYEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G J BAIN, DIERACLETE, SCOTLAND. GROUNDED ON ROCKS. CREW OF FOUR RECOVERED BY HELICOPTER. VESSEL DESCRIBED BY HELICOPTER CREW AS UNSALVABLE.

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FAQ

Where is the BOUNTIFUL II wreck located?

The BOUNTIFUL II wreck is located at coordinates 57 43.788 N,7 40.223 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOUNTIFUL II?

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

When did the BOUNTIFUL II sink?

The BOUNTIFUL II sank on Sep 10, 2001.

When was the wreck of the BOUNTIFUL II discovered?

The wreck of the BOUNTIFUL II was discovered in 2001.

What country did the BOUNTIFUL II belong to?

The BOUNTIFUL II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BOUNTIFUL II?

The BOUNTIFUL II had a tonnage of 34 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOUNTIFUL II?

The BOUNTIFUL II is classified as a fishing vessel.

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