Challenger Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Challenger Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 47.483 N,4 24.253 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.791383
  • Longitude: -4.404217
Wreck Depth 11.8 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHALLENGER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.9 m
Width 4 m
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 7.1
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 2004
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2007

Surveying Details

HH213/410/07 8.9.04 HH213/410/07 8.9.04 FV CHALLENGER SANK UNDER TOW IN 5247.51N, 0425.25W [WGD]. (MRSC HOLYHEAD, FAX DTD 6.9.04). NCA YET. HH213/410/07 14.9.04 HH213/410/07 14.9.04 LOCATED IN 5247.496N, 0424.225W [WGD]. SWEPT CLEAR 12.5MTRS, FOUL 13.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.9 IN GEN DEPTH 18.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED MUD & SAND. NO BUOYAGE REQUIRED. (TH E-MAIL & WRECK REPORT DTD 9.9.04). - NM 4588/04. HH091/201/01 22.11.07 HH091/201/01 & SEP 2007/000087816 22.11.07 EXAM'D 12.11.06 IN 5247.483N, 0424.253W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.87 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 7.13MTRS. PROBABLY NETTED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1201). AMEND WK 11.8 IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.11.10 2.11.10 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. SITS UPRIGHT AND INTACT ON GRAVEL SEABED. (M DUKE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUFFERED A FIRE AND WAS REFUSED ENTRY TO PHLLHILI HARBOUR. (M DUKE). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A EDWARDS, DOLGELLAU.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, PROBABLY NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the CHALLENGER wreck located?

The CHALLENGER wreck is located at coordinates 52 47.483 N,4 24.253 W.

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

The CHALLENGER lies at a depth of about 11.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 47.483 N,4 24.253 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHALLENGER?

The seabed around the CHALLENGER lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CHALLENGER sink?

The CHALLENGER sank on Sep 6, 2004.

When was the wreck of the CHALLENGER discovered?

The wreck of the CHALLENGER was discovered in 2004.

What country did the CHALLENGER belong to?

The CHALLENGER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CHALLENGER?

The CHALLENGER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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