Drill Vessel Rig Wreck 6451

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 0.261 N,4 52.488 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.004350
  • Longitude: -4.874800
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type drill vessel/rig
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1270/71 3.9.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560016N, 045225W [OGB]. WK BUOY LAID IN VICINITY. (LL 31.8.71 & CLYDE PORT AUTH NM 20 & 21/71). - NM 1451(T)/71. H1270/71 28.9.71 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETED. WK BUOY AND OB REMOVED. (CLYDE PORTM AUTH NM 23/71). TNM CANCELLED. AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2005

Circumstances of loss

31.8.71 3 X 80FT LEGS FROM OIL RIG SHED FROM BARGE LC 10. SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (LL, 31.8.71 & CLYDE PORT AUTH NM 20 & 21/71).

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