Echo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Echo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 41.836 N,0 23.187 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.697267
  • Longitude: 0.386450
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ECHO
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 6.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH232/350/01 7.9.89 WK WAS BROUGHT TO SURFACE BY THV 'PATRICIA' BUT LIFTING SHACKLE PARTED AND VESSEL SANK AGAIN IN 504148N, 002317E [OGB] AND COULD NOT BE RECOVERED. LIES IN 20MTRS. KEEL TO TOP WHIP AERIAL IS 10FT. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. (TH TLXS DTD 27.8.89). CHART AS USC 17MTRS. BR STD. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 0.5 MILE OF LISTED POSN. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 520/95. SEP 2015/000083465 27.11.15 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BEGAN TAKING IN WATER DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSPECTION PLATE WHICH CAME ADRIFT. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT SANK. (SOLENT MRSC).

General Comments

GRP HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ECHO wreck located?

The ECHO wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.836 N,0 23.187 E.

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

The ECHO lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.836 N,0 23.187 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ECHO?

The seabed around the ECHO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ECHO sink?

The ECHO sank on Aug 26, 1989.

When was the wreck of the ECHO discovered?

The wreck of the ECHO was discovered in 1989.

What country did the ECHO belong to?

The ECHO belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ECHO?

The ECHO is classified as a fishing vessel.