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
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2005

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.

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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