Fairline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fairline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
60 30.552 N,1 43.137 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.509200
  • Longitude: 1.718950
Wreck Depth 105 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIRLINE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 26.2 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 2.7
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source fishing vessel
Surveying Details HH260/400/04 1.2.99 HH260/400/04 1.2.99 SANK IN 6030.6N, 0143.15E [EUR]. (MRCC SHETLAND, FAX DTD 7.11.98). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 17.3.99 17.3.99 AMEND TO WK 105MTRS. BR STD. HH260/400/04 22.6.99 HH260/400/04 22.6.99 WK LOCATED IN 6030.582N, 0143.237E [EUR] DURING DCS3 SURVEY OF PIPELINE. BELIEVED TO BE THIS VESSEL. (TOTAL MARINE, FAX DTD 18.6.99). INS AS WK 105MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2859/99.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST UNDER TOW BY FV BUDDING ROSE. VESSEL BUILT IN 1972.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FAIRLINE wreck located?

The FAIRLINE wreck is located at coordinates 60 30.552 N,1 43.137 E.

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

The FAIRLINE lies at a depth of about 105 meters and is located at coordinates 60 30.552 N,1 43.137 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIRLINE?

The seabed around the FAIRLINE lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the FAIRLINE sink?

The FAIRLINE sank on Nov 7, 1998.

When was the wreck of the FAIRLINE discovered?

The wreck of the FAIRLINE was discovered in 1998.

What country did the FAIRLINE belong to?

The FAIRLINE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FAIRLINE?

The FAIRLINE is classified as a fishing vessel.