Equinox Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Equinox Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 12.688 N,1 8.474 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.211467
  • Longitude: 1.141233
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EQUINOX
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 39 MILES SE BY E OF HUMBER LIGHT VESSEL. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 531240N, 010835E FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/593/01 21.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MISSING SINCE 1916. BELIEVED MINED. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS. MINED. (LLWW1).

General Comments

SAME POSN AS [9284]

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FAQ

Where is the EQUINOX wreck located?

The EQUINOX wreck is located at coordinates 53 12.688 N,1 8.474 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EQUINOX?

The seabed around the EQUINOX lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the EQUINOX sink?

The EQUINOX sank on Aug 25, 1916.

When was the wreck of the EQUINOX discovered?

The wreck of the EQUINOX was discovered in 1916.

What country did the EQUINOX belong to?

The EQUINOX belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EQUINOX?

The EQUINOX had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the EQUINOX?

The EQUINOX is classified as a trawler.

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