Champion Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Champion Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 55.928 N,4 55.854 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 32 m |
| Water Depth | 35 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CHAMPION |
| Type | tug |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 32.9 m |
| Width | 5.8 m |
| Draught | 3 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1983 |
| Last Detection Year | 1986 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | H1310/83/14 21.3.83 SANK S OF DUNOON PIER, ABOUT 1M OFF ARDENLEE QUARRY. (P. MOIR). NCA. H1310/85/93 22.12.86 LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN 555556N, 045547W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 32 IN GENERAL DEPTH 34-36MTRS. HULL VIRTUALLY INTACT EXCEPT FOR PROMINENT GASH FOR'D OF PORT PADDLE BOX. (P. J. MOIR, 26.11.86). CHART AS WK PA 20MTRS. G/S. HH4065/85 19.2.87 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN, BUT NO SPECIAL SEARCH MADE. (HMS HECLA, HI 322). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 22, 1987 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS CALEDONIA. (P. MOIR).
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