Constellation Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Constellation Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 10.888 N,0 38.304 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.181467
  • Longitude: -0.638400
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONSTELLATION
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 160
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3227/78 14.10.80 H3227/78 14.10.80 SANK IN 551100N, 003800W. (LL 6.10.80). INS AS USCPA 55MTRS. BR STD. H6330/87/2 8.12.88 H6330/87/2 8.12.88 EXAM'D 17.9.88 IN 551053N, 003812W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67.2 IN GEN DEPTH 72.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS, LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT AND LYING 160/340 DEG. EASILY LOCATED AND GIVES GOOD SONAR SHADOW FROM ALL DIR'NS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2001

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE SINKING. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY M STANDBY SAFETY V ST LUCIA BUT LATER SANK.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the CONSTELLATION wreck located?

The CONSTELLATION wreck is located at coordinates 55 10.888 N,0 38.304 W.

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

The CONSTELLATION lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 55 10.888 N,0 38.304 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONSTELLATION?

The seabed around the CONSTELLATION lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the CONSTELLATION sink?

The CONSTELLATION sank on Oct 4, 1980.

When was the wreck of the CONSTELLATION discovered?

The wreck of the CONSTELLATION was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CONSTELLATION belong to?

The CONSTELLATION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CONSTELLATION?

The CONSTELLATION had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONSTELLATION?

The CONSTELLATION is classified as a fishing vessel.