Explorer Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Explorer Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
42 39.008 N,64 16.958 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Name | EXPLORER |
| Original Source | AWOIS |
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
42 39.008 N,64 16.958 W
Explorer on Wreck Map
Explorer Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
DESCRIPTION **** NATIONAL FISHERMAN MAGAZINE, VOL. 70, NO.1 MAY, 1989 (JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS, 120 TILSON AVENUE, SUITE 201, P.O. BOX 908, VOL. 70, NO.1, MAY, 1989 ROCKLAND, MAINE 04841-0908). 75 FOOT WOODEN SCALLOPER "EXPLORER" SUNK ON JAN. 12, 1989 IN APPROX. LAT. 42-39-00N, LONG. 64-17-00W. APPROX. 25 MILES SE OF BACCARD BANK IN 380 METERS (BATHYMETRIC MAP NOS NK 20-4). POSITION BASED ON LORAN-C TD'S ACCORDING TO DECKHAND JIM SEEKINS, THOMASTON, MAINE: 5930-X-12966.5 AND 9960-Y-43874. VESSEL SANK DUE TO A RUBBER FLEX COUPLING THAT HAD SPRUNG LOOSE FROM A 6-INCH DIAMETER COOLING-WATER DISCHARGE LINE, FLOODING THE ENGINE ROOM. WIND 10 KNOTS, SEAS 1-3 FEET AT TIME OF SINKING. VESSEL WAS BASED OUT OF NEW BEDFORD, MASS.(ENT 4/27/89 SJV) **** FIRST COAST GUARD RECORDS; F/V EXPLORER, 75 FT. BLACK WOOD HULLED, EASTERN RIG SCALLOPER, WHITE S/S; REPORTED TAKING ON WATER IN LORAN C POSITION: 12968, 43870; OWNER/ OPERATOR, LARS ZINJERUD, 233 BULICK ROAD, FREETOWN, MA.; REPORTED SUMK TO THE BOTTOM. (ENTERED MSD 4/91)