Choice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Choice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 56.306 N,1 38.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.938433
  • Longitude: -1.633767
Wreck Depth 60.15 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHOICE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 33.8
Sonar Width 8.48
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 239
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1903
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 007.9,002.8,001.6,192
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2023

Surveying Details

H05903/57 3.3.58 INS ON WK CHARTS IN 555400N, 013400W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). 6.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. 3.8.77 AMEND TO USCPA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH090/915/01 16.1.02 EXAM'D 14.6.01 IN 5556.305N, 0138.025W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60.4 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 056/236 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 915). - NM 1098/02. HH091/051/01 22.1.04 EXAM'D 3.10.03 IN 5556.310N, 0138.000W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60.5 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. INTACT, POSSIBLY UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 1051). NCA. RSDRA2022000214078 3.10.22 EXAM'D 27.03.2022; IN 5556.306N, 0138.026W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. LENGTH 33.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.48MTRS, HEIGHT 5.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 239/059 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW, SCOUR AT BOW & STERN. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1711 - H525-4491). AMEND NDW 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY R CRAGGS & SONS, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W JOHNSTON, GRANTON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WESTGARTH, ENGLISH & CO, MIDDLEBROUGH. PASSAGE GRANTON FOR FISHING AND RETURN. FOUNDERED AND LOST IN WNW FORCE 2 WINDS. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW, SCOUR AT BOW & STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 56.306 N,1 38.026 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHOICE wreck located?

The CHOICE wreck is located at coordinates 55 56.306 N,1 38.026 W.

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

The CHOICE lies at a depth of about 60.15 meters and is located at coordinates 55 56.306 N,1 38.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHOICE?

The seabed around the CHOICE lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the CHOICE sink?

The CHOICE sank on Aug 20, 1903.

When was the wreck of the CHOICE discovered?

The wreck of the CHOICE was discovered in 1958.

What country did the CHOICE belong to?

The CHOICE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHOICE carrying?

The CHOICE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHOICE?

The CHOICE had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHOICE?

The CHOICE is classified as a trawler.

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