Caledonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Caledonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 11.022 N,3 23.923 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.183700
  • Longitude: 3.398717
Water Depth 175 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALEDONIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 17.1 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 24
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1997
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2025

Surveying Details

HH310/590/01 8.8.97 CAUGHT FIRE IN 592900N, 030900E. LATER SANK IN 591100N, 032400E. (MRSC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 5.8.97). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. HH310/590/01 16.10.97 REPORTED SUNK IN APPROX 591103.5N, 032400E [EUR]. (NORWEGIAN NM 16/838/97). NCA. SEP 2011/000082568 28.6.11 SHOWN IN 5911.127N, 0323.935E [WGD] ON NO2BO804 [EDN 1.27]. SEP 2011/000212896 28.11.11 SHOWN IN 5911.022N, 0323.923E [WGD] ON NO3B0804 [EDN 1.0]. BR STD. SEP 2013/000109410 7.8.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 151MTRS ON NO2B0804 [EDN 3.5] & NO3B0804 [EDN 3.2].

Circumstances of loss

15.8.97 VESSEL BUILT OF WOOD IN 1970 AT FRAZERBURGH. HAD MAJOR FIRE AND LATER SANK. CREW OF 7 RESCUED BY M PAIR TRAWLER 'RESPLENDENT'. (LL, 15.8.97).

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FAQ

Where is the CALEDONIA wreck located?

The CALEDONIA wreck is located at coordinates 59 11.022 N,3 23.923 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CALEDONIA?

The seabed around the CALEDONIA lies at approximately 175 meters deep.

When did the CALEDONIA sink?

The CALEDONIA sank on Aug 3, 1997.

When was the wreck of the CALEDONIA discovered?

The wreck of the CALEDONIA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the CALEDONIA belong to?

The CALEDONIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CALEDONIA?

The CALEDONIA had a tonnage of 24 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALEDONIA?

The CALEDONIA is classified as a trawler.

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