Fraoch Ban Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fraoch ban Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 8.194 N,1 2.682 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.136567
  • Longitude: -1.044700
Wreck Depth 22.61 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRAOCH BAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.1 m
Width 5.7 m
Draught 1.7
Sonar Length 16.9
Sonar Width 5.6
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 57
Tonnage 23
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1999
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH270/400/08 18.8.99 SANK IN 6007.0N, 0102.0W [OGB] POSN APPROX. (MRSC SHETLAND, FAX DTD 15.8.99). INS AS WK USC PA 45MTRS. - NM 3663/99. SEP 2006/379106 31.8.06 LOCATED IN 6008.195N, 0102.681W [WGD] USING DGPS. LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. (LOCATED BY I TRUMPESS, K HEATH, TELECON DTD 31.8.06). GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. AMEND WK USC 20MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4668/06. RSDRA2025000342173 23.07.25 EXAM'D 29.08.29; LOCATED IN 6008.194N, 0102.682W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 16.9MTRS, WIDTH 5.6MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 057/237DEGS. (NJORD SURVEY, HI1781-H525-57659). AMEND DW 22.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-CRYSTAL SEA. BUILT IN 1978. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRIAN ROBB. CAPSIZED AND SANK AS NETS WERE BEING HAULED. CREW RECOVERED. (MRSC SHETLAND & FISHING NEWS).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FRAOCH BAN wreck located?

The FRAOCH BAN wreck is located at coordinates 60 8.194 N,1 2.682 W.

How deep is the FRAOCH BAN and where exactly is it located?

The FRAOCH BAN lies at a depth of about 22.61 meters and is located at coordinates 60 8.194 N,1 2.682 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRAOCH BAN?

The seabed around the FRAOCH BAN lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the FRAOCH BAN sink?

The FRAOCH BAN sank on Aug 15, 1999.

When was the wreck of the FRAOCH BAN discovered?

The wreck of the FRAOCH BAN was discovered in 1999.

What country did the FRAOCH BAN belong to?

The FRAOCH BAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FRAOCH BAN?

The FRAOCH BAN had a tonnage of 23 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRAOCH BAN?

The FRAOCH BAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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