Contender Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Contender Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 22.487 N,1 53.101 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.374783
  • Longitude: -1.885017
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONTENDER
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 37.3 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 236
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1937/61 20.10.61 AGROUND & ABANDONED IN THE WESHELS 1.5M SW CRUDEN SKARES BUOY IN 572230N, 015300W APPROX. (LL & CG CRUDENBAY). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T L DEVLIN & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. GROUNDED AND HOLED AND BECAME A CTL. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CONTENDER wreck located?

The CONTENDER wreck is located at coordinates 57 22.487 N,1 53.101 W.

When did the CONTENDER sink?

The CONTENDER sank on Apr 12, 1961.

When was the wreck of the CONTENDER discovered?

The wreck of the CONTENDER was discovered in 1961.

What country did the CONTENDER belong to?

The CONTENDER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CONTENDER?

The CONTENDER had a tonnage of 236 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONTENDER?

The CONTENDER is classified as a trawler.

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