Exploiter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Exploiter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 6.215 N,4 2.808 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.103583
  • Longitude: -4.046800
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Exploiter
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.8 m
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 33
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1990
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH232/354/01 22.3.90 SANK IN 500613N, 040245.5W [OGB]. (BRIXHAM CG MRSC, SIG DTD 5.3.90). CHART AS USC PA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH232/354/01 15.8.90 REFERRED TO AS THE 'EXPLOITER' OF 15GRT IN RNLI REPORT. (LL, 20.7.90). NCA. HH091/059/01 9.5.05 EXAM'D 25.7.04 IN 5006.215N, 0402.808W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.4 IN GEN DEPTH 67.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 2MTRS. LIES 012/192 DEGS. COLLAPSED AND BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 65MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2005

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING WATER AND TRYING TO RECOVER FISHING GEAR. LATER ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

COLLAPSED AND BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the Exploiter wreck located?

The Exploiter wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.215 N,4 2.808 W.

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

The Exploiter lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.215 N,4 2.808 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Exploiter?

The seabed around the Exploiter lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the Exploiter sink?

The Exploiter sank on Mar 5, 1990.

When was the wreck of the Exploiter discovered?

The wreck of the Exploiter was discovered in 1990.

What country did the Exploiter belong to?

The Exploiter belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the Exploiter?

The Exploiter had a tonnage of 33 tons.

What type of wreck is the Exploiter?

The Exploiter is classified as a fishing vessel.