Efficient (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Efficient (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.225 N,1 34.742 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.903750
  • Longitude: 1.579033
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Orientation 140
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 1, 2002

Surveying Details

H3805/72 28.9.78 H3805/72 28.9.78 SANK IN 535500N, 013400E. (LL 3.9.78). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H6329/87 26.6.89 H6329/87 26.6.89 WK EXAM'D IN 535412.5N, 013451.5E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.7 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 413, TELEX 19.6.89). AMEND TO SW 29.9MTRS. BR STD. H6329/87 19.10.89 H6329/87 19.10.89 EXAM'D 11.6.89 USING SYLEDIS. INTACT AND APPARENTLY LYING ON ITS SIDE. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS AND LYING 140/320 DEG. NO SCOUR. MAY BE WK OF EFFICIENT BUT APPEARS TO BE TOO LONG. (NP 1008, HI 413). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK WITHIN ONE HOUR.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.225 N,1 34.742 E.

How deep is the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.225 N,1 34.742 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 2, 1978.

When was the wreck of the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY)?

The EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY)?

The EFFICIENT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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