De Haai Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
De haai Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 36.256 N,3 30.091 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.604267
  • Longitude: -3.501517
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DE HAAI
Type trawler
Flag BE
Tonnage 168
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 2, 1978

Surveying Details

H4632/71 29.10.71 REPORTED INTACT, ON BEACH N OF THURSO CASTLE. (HARBOUR MASTER SCRABSTER). INS AS STPA. BR STD. H4632/71 15.8.72 FIXED IN 573617N, 033000W [OGB] USING BEARINGS FROM SEAWARD. (HMS SCARBOROUGH, HN DTD 1.7.72). INS AS ST. - NM 1590/72. H4811/75 17.5.77 LOCATED ON 9.7.76 & EXAMINED VISUALLY. FIXED AS BELOW RUINED TOWER 3 CABLES NE OF THURSO CASTLE. TWO TRAWLERS WENT AGROUND, ONE WAS REFLOATED & SALVAGED. THE OTHER IS NOW A RUSTED HULK OF NO SCRAP VALUE & ONLY HALF HULL REMAINS. EST LIFE 10YRS. (HMS HERALD. HI 13B/76).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937. DRIVEN ASHORE IN GALE WITH TRAWLER MASSABIELLE WHEN THE LATTER WAS TOWING DE HAAI. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the DE HAAI wreck located?

The DE HAAI wreck is located at coordinates 58 36.256 N,3 30.091 W.

When was the wreck of the DE HAAI discovered?

The wreck of the DE HAAI was discovered in 1971.

What country did the DE HAAI belong to?

The DE HAAI belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the DE HAAI?

The DE HAAI had a tonnage of 168 tons.

What type of wreck is the DE HAAI?

The DE HAAI is classified as a trawler.

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