Fairweather V (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fairweather v (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 56.349 N,5 21.349 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.939150
  • Longitude: -5.355817
Wreck Depth 11.7 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 28.3 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 175
Tonnage 87
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH272/350/01 8.2.91 HH272/350/01 8.2.91 SANK ON W SIDE OF ANNAT BAY. LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 575624N, 052124W [OGB] IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (STORNOWAY MRSC, 5 & 8.2.91). INS AS DW. BR STD. HH272/350/01 28.2.91 HH272/350/01 28.2.91 CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. NOT A NAVIGATION HAZARD. (LL 12.2.91). 6.11.97 6.11.97 WK SITS UPRIGHT WITH DECK AT 20MTRS AND STERN AT 24MTRS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV 1997). AMEND NDW. BR STD. 29.6.09 SEP 2009/000048347 29.6.09 EXAM'D 10.6.09 IN 5756.3486N, 0521.3488W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.73 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30.0MTRS, WIDTH 10.0MTRS, HT 10.27MTRS. LIES 175/355 DEGS WITH BOWS N. INTACT, SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. (MV ANGLIAN SOVERIGN, HN FOR HI 1300). AMEND WK 11.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/130/01 14.9.09 HH091/130/01 & SEP 2009/000135048 14.9.09 ABOVE DATA REPEATED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1300, ROS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1975. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J A BUCHAN, C/O CALEY FISHERIES. STRUCK ROCKS SW SIDE OF ANNAT BAY AND SANK. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS S, MINOR LIST TO PORT

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FAQ

Where is the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 56.349 N,5 21.349 W.

How deep is the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 11.7 meters and is located at coordinates 57 56.349 N,5 21.349 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) sink?

The FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 5, 1991.

When was the wreck of the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY)?

The FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 87 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY)?

The FAIRWEATHER V (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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