Fertile Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fertile Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 34.437 N,1 31.133 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.573950
  • Longitude: 1.518883
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERTILE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.3 m
Tonnage 68
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2020

Surveying Details

H3227/78 18.5.81 SANK IN POSN 343DEGS, 1.8M FROM BERYL A PLATFORM. (MRCC ABERDEEN TLX DTD 23.4.81). PLOTS IN 593430N, 013112E [EUR]. INS AS WK USC 95MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. H4106/87 8.10.87 SHOWN IN 513428N, 013114E [EUR]. POSN DESCRIBED AS APPROX ON MOBIL N SEA, LOCATION PLAN, MNA 10/42/072 DTD 1.6.87. AMEND POSN AND AMEND TO PA. HH254/446/01 17.10.89 ALTHOUGH POSN OF SINKING WAS WELL RECORDED, THIS WK HAS NOT BEEN FOUND DURING SUBSEQUENT SURVEYS. (MOBIL N SEA LTD, 27.7.89). NCA YET. HH254/444/01 7.11.91 SHOWN AS 593427.7N, 013114E APPROX [EUR] ON BERYL AREA LAYOUT CHART [AUG 1991]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5934.437N, 0131.133E.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING ON WATER IN FISHROOM. PUMP SUPPLIED BY GRAMPIAN DEFENDER FAILED TO WORK. VESSEL EVENTUALLY SANK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FERTILE wreck located?

The FERTILE wreck is located at coordinates 59 34.437 N,1 31.133 E.

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

The FERTILE lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 59 34.437 N,1 31.133 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FERTILE?

The seabed around the FERTILE lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the FERTILE sink?

The FERTILE sank on Apr 23, 1981.

When was the wreck of the FERTILE discovered?

The wreck of the FERTILE was discovered in 1981.

What country did the FERTILE belong to?

The FERTILE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FERTILE?

The FERTILE had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the FERTILE?

The FERTILE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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