Fairweather 4 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fairweather 4 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 21.732 N,7 15.889 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.362200
  • Longitude: -7.264817
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIRWEATHER 4
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1973
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 1989

Surveying Details

H1309/75 8.1.76 BEACHED BY SALVORS ABOUT ONE CABLE FROM THE MOUTH OF HOLMAR BAY ON THE N SHORE. VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF THE TIDE. PART OF THE HULL SHOWING ABOVE WATER LEVEL AT ALL TIMES. BOTTOM AROUND THE WRECK LITTERED WITH DEBRIS CAST OVERBOARD, IN PARTICULAR WOODEN PLANKS. NO HAZARD TO VESSELS COMING ALONGSIDE. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, STILL MOSTLY PROTECTED BY PAINT FROM EFFECTS OF CORROSION. THE VESSEL LIES ON HER PORT SIDE ON A MUDDY BOTTOM, WITH THE PORT GUNWHALE RESTING ON THE ROCKY SHORE OF THE LOCH. (ASADA EXERCISE 'WRECK HUNTER' EXPEDITION REPORT). 16.3.89 ST SHOWN ON PG 1951/1-4 LP1 DTD 22.5.87. INS AS ST IN 572145N, 071550W. NE 2825.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON LOCH CARNAN, SOUTH UIST, HEBRIDES.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the FAIRWEATHER 4 wreck located?

The FAIRWEATHER 4 wreck is located at coordinates 57 21.732 N,7 15.889 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIRWEATHER 4?

The seabed around the FAIRWEATHER 4 lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the FAIRWEATHER 4 sink?

The FAIRWEATHER 4 sank on Nov 1, 1973.

When was the wreck of the FAIRWEATHER 4 discovered?

The wreck of the FAIRWEATHER 4 was discovered in 1976.

What country did the FAIRWEATHER 4 belong to?

The FAIRWEATHER 4 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FAIRWEATHER 4?

The FAIRWEATHER 4 is classified as a fishing vessel.

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