Fertile (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fertile (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 55.19 N,1 29.776 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.919833
  • Longitude: -1.496267
Wreck Depth 104 m
Water Depth 111 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FERTILE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 35
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.9,
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Surveying Details

H3060/79 2.10.84 SANK IN 575500N, 013000W, IN 110MTRS. (TLX DTD 9.5.84). INS AS USC 90MTRS. BR STD. 28.11.02 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK USC PA 90MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 25.5.09 IN 5755.190N, 0129.776W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 104.75 IN GEN DEPTH 111.0MTRS. SCOUR 0.97MTR DEEP ALL AROUND. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 035/215 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY SHOWN ON SUPPLIED GRAPHICS. POSSIBLY ROCKY SEABED FEATURE. AMEND WK 104MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH FV INTERNOS. CREW SAFE.

General Comments

?COLLAPSED WK OR ROCKY SEABED FEATURE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 55.19 N,1 29.776 W
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FAQ

Where is the FERTILE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FERTILE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 55.19 N,1 29.776 W.

How deep is the FERTILE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FERTILE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 104 meters and is located at coordinates 57 55.19 N,1 29.776 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FERTILE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FERTILE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 111 meters deep.

When did the FERTILE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FERTILE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 5, 1984.

When was the wreck of the FERTILE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FERTILE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1984.

What country did the FERTILE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FERTILE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FERTILE (POSSIBLY)?

The FERTILE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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