Fitful Head Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Fitful head Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 15.901 N,1 11.915 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.265017
  • Longitude: -1.198583
Wreck Depth 3.27 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FITFUL HEAD
Sonar Length 115
Sonar Width 115
Shadow Height 4.3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 1/4
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2017

Surveying Details

H2351/34 11.4.34 ST IN 601554N, 011142W. (BOARD OF TRADE M6660/34). BR STD. 22.7.80 THREE WKS, NOT TWO, EXIST IN CATFIRTH. BOILER, PROP SHAFT AND RIBS ARE ASHORE. ANOTHER IS VISIBLE AT LW WITH PART OF HULL INTACT. THE THIRD IS COMPLETE IN THE MIDDLE OF CATFIRTH AND DOES NOT SHOW. ALL BELONG TO HAY & CO, LERWICK. (SCOTTISH DIVER, MAY/JUNE 1980) NCA, SEE ALSO RECORD 000400221/55. 13.12.00 NOT SHOWN ON LARGEST SCALE 3284 [FEB 2001 EDN]. AREA BLUED OUT. SEP 2017/000078339 20.12.17 EXAM'D 15.08.17, IN 6015.901N,0111.915W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 3.27 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 115MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 360/180 DEGS. AMEND DW 3.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the FITFUL HEAD wreck located?

The FITFUL HEAD wreck is located at coordinates 60 15.901 N,1 11.915 W.

How deep is the FITFUL HEAD and where exactly is it located?

The FITFUL HEAD lies at a depth of about 3.27 meters and is located at coordinates 60 15.901 N,1 11.915 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FITFUL HEAD?

The seabed around the FITFUL HEAD lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FITFUL HEAD discovered?

The wreck of the FITFUL HEAD was discovered in 1934.

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