Dawn Waters Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Dawn waters Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 6.905 N,4 6.793 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.115083
  • Longitude: -4.113217
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAWN WATERS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 150
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1986
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 1999

Surveying Details

H5844/83 4.4.86 LOCATED BY THV WINSTON CHURCHILL IN 540656N, 040641W. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.1MTRS, FOUL AT 24MTRS. GEN DEPTH 31.3MTRS. (TH, HARWICH, 31.3.86). INS AS SW 23MTRS. - NM 1163/86. HH090/706/01 20.9.96 EXAM'D 24.6.96 IN 540654.3N, 040647.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.6, FOUL 25.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.8 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. INTACT, LYING ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 706). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SIGHTED WITH BOWS ONLY ABOVE WATER AND LIFERAFT ATTACHED.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 6.905 N,4 6.793 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAWN WATERS wreck located?

The DAWN WATERS wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.905 N,4 6.793 W.

How deep is the DAWN WATERS and where exactly is it located?

The DAWN WATERS lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 6.905 N,4 6.793 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAWN WATERS?

The seabed around the DAWN WATERS lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the DAWN WATERS sink?

The DAWN WATERS sank on Mar 20, 1986.

When was the wreck of the DAWN WATERS discovered?

The wreck of the DAWN WATERS was discovered in 1986.

What country did the DAWN WATERS belong to?

The DAWN WATERS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DAWN WATERS?

The DAWN WATERS had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAWN WATERS?

The DAWN WATERS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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