Equerry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Equerry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 13.956 N,1 13.445 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.232600
  • Longitude: -1.224083
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EQUERRY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 31.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 168
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2012

Surveying Details

15.2.12 SEP 2012/000035069 15.2.12 WK LOCATED IN 5813.956N, 0113.445W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 100.5MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT APPROX 2-4MTRS. (S JONES, MV FUGRO GALAXY, EMAIL DTD 15.2.12). INTACT, UPRIGHT. ?FV. INS AS WK 100MTRS. - NM 1055/12. 6.3.12 6.3.12 HAS BEEN DIVED BY ROV. IDENTIFIED AS EQUERRY (H 36). (S JONES, MV FUGRO GALAXY, EMAIL DTD 6.3.12). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY MACKIE & THOMSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GREAT NORTHERN SS FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 40 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON LTD, GLASGOW. REGISTERED H 36. PASSAGE HULL FOR FISHING. STOPPED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE, ABANDONED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the EQUERRY wreck located?

The EQUERRY wreck is located at coordinates 58 13.956 N,1 13.445 W.

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

The EQUERRY lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 58 13.956 N,1 13.445 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EQUERRY?

The seabed around the EQUERRY lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the EQUERRY sink?

The EQUERRY sank on Apr 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the EQUERRY discovered?

The wreck of the EQUERRY was discovered in 2012.

What country did the EQUERRY belong to?

The EQUERRY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EQUERRY?

The EQUERRY had a tonnage of 168 tons.

What type of wreck is the EQUERRY?

The EQUERRY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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