Comet (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Comet (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 24.059 N,2 57.484 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.400983
  • Longitude: -2.958067
Wreck Depth 65.94 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMET (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 10.2
Sonar Width 6.84
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 14
Tonnage 46
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1965
Scour Dimensions 034.0,016.6,000.7,202
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2023

Surveying Details

6.4.65 SANK 6.5M APPROX, ESE OF NOSS HD. (RECEIVER OF WRECK, 6.4.65). H2336/84 19.3.86 SMALL WK EXAM'D 8.10.85 IN 582404N, 025723W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS, LENGTH 8MTRS, APPROX. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). INS AS WK 65MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2022000131756 23.12.22 EXAM'D 11.11.21; IN 5824.059N, 0257.484W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. LENGTH 10.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HT 2.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 014/194 DEGS. REMAINS OF THE WRECK ARE UPRIGHT AND UNKNOWN AS TO WHETHER THE WRECK IS FULLY PRESENT OR INTACT. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710 - H525-1202). AMEND NDW 65MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN THICK FOG WHILST UNDER TOW OF MFV GOOD HOPE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 24.059 N,2 57.484 W
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FAQ

Where is the COMET (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The COMET (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 24.059 N,2 57.484 W.

How deep is the COMET (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COMET (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 65.94 meters and is located at coordinates 58 24.059 N,2 57.484 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMET (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the COMET (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the COMET (PROBABLY) sink?

The COMET (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 2, 1965.

When was the wreck of the COMET (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COMET (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1965.

What country did the COMET (PROBABLY) belong to?

The COMET (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COMET (PROBABLY)?

The COMET (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 46 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMET (PROBABLY)?

The COMET (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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