Defiant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Defiant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 9.232 N,4 35.811 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.153867
  • Longitude: -4.596850
Wreck Depth 19 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEFIANT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 12.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2010

Surveying Details

HH231/400/02 13.11.95 SANK IN 530912N, 043541W. (MRSC HOLYHEAD, TLX DTD 3.11.95). INS AS WK USC 19MTRS. - NM 4082/95. HH213/400/02 13.11.95 TRINITY HOUSE WILL TAKE NO ACTION. (TH, TLX DTD 6.11.95). 2.2.96 LOCATED IN 530906N, 043541W [OGB] USING GPS. ATTEMPT MADE TO LIFT VESSEL, BUT AIR BAGS FAILED AS WK SURFACED. FURTHER ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE IN SPRING/SUMMER 1996. (J SHAW, TELECON). NCA. 18.6.96 VESSEL HAS NOW BEEN LIFTED BY ANOTHER GROUP. VESSEL IS IN HOLYHEAD HARBOUR. (J SHAW, TELECON, 18.6.96). AMEND LIFT. - NM 2479/96. SEP 2015/000055076 6.1.16 EXAM'D IN 5309.232N,0435.811W [WGD]. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). SONAR DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT -1.0, LENGTH 7.8, WIDTH 4.1. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER FAILURE OF PUMPS FOLLOWING WATER INGRESS, PROBABLY DUE TO STERN GLAND FAILURE. CREW OF THREE RESCUED. (MRSC HOLYHEAD).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the DEFIANT wreck located?

The DEFIANT wreck is located at coordinates 53 9.232 N,4 35.811 W.

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

The DEFIANT lies at a depth of about 19 meters and is located at coordinates 53 9.232 N,4 35.811 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEFIANT?

The seabed around the DEFIANT lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the DEFIANT sink?

The DEFIANT sank on Nov 3, 1995.

When was the wreck of the DEFIANT discovered?

The wreck of the DEFIANT was discovered in 1995.

What country did the DEFIANT belong to?

The DEFIANT belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DEFIANT?

The DEFIANT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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