Where is the CHALLENGER wreck located?

The CHALLENGER wreck is located at coordinates 58 45.61 N,3 13.38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHALLENGER?

The seabed around the CHALLENGER lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

The CHALLENGER sank on Oct 2, 2000.

The wreck of the CHALLENGER was discovered in 2000.

The CHALLENGER had a tonnage of 9 tons.

The CHALLENGER is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Challenger Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	58 45.61 N,3 13.38 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 58.760167 Longitude: -3.223000
Water Depth	76 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	CHALLENGER
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	GB
Length	11.6 m
Width	3.8 m
Draught	1.1
Tonnage	9
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Oct 2, 2000
Original Detection Year	2000
Last Detection Year	2025
Original Source	national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details	HH268/420/03 4.10.00 SANK IN 5845.61N, 0313.38W [EUR]. (MRCC PENTLAND, FAX DTD 2.10.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. RSDRA2025000444329 22.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1784). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date	Sep 22, 2025

SANK. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED.

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