Equinox Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Equinox Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 27.2 N,4 42.236 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.453333
  • Longitude: -4.703933
Wreck Depth 16.46 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EQUINOX
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Sonar Length 11.8
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 197
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1996
Scour Dimensions 8.6,8.0,0.4,046
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2020

Surveying Details

HH274/410/02 10.6.96 LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 552717N, 044212W. (MRCC CLYDE TLX DTD 26.5.96). HH274/410/02 10.6.96 TOP OF WK IS 3MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (MRCC CLYDE, FAX DTD 27.5.96). HH274/410/02 10.6.96 WK LIES IN 20MTRS AT LOW TIDE AND 3MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO SURFACE SHIPPING. NO DECISION YET TAKEN TO DECIDE WHETHER WK WILL BE LIFTED. (MRCC CLYDE, FAX DTD 6.6.96). INS AS USC 16MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000011409 27.2.20 EXAM�D 31.5.19 IN 5527.200N, 0442.236W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. LENGTH 11.80MTRS, WIDTH 4.00MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 197/017DEGS. UPRIGHT. SCOUR LENGTH 8.6MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS, DEPTH 0.4MTRS TOWARDS 046DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1597). AMEND DW 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW OF FOUR MISSING.

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the EQUINOX wreck located?

The EQUINOX wreck is located at coordinates 55 27.2 N,4 42.236 W.

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

The EQUINOX lies at a depth of about 16.46 meters and is located at coordinates 55 27.2 N,4 42.236 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EQUINOX?

The seabed around the EQUINOX lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the EQUINOX sink?

The EQUINOX sank on May 26, 1996.

When was the wreck of the EQUINOX discovered?

The wreck of the EQUINOX was discovered in 1996.

What country did the EQUINOX belong to?

The EQUINOX belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the EQUINOX?

The EQUINOX is classified as a fishing vessel.

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