Friars Craig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Friars craig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 4.342 N,59 36.352 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.072367
  • Longitude: -59.605867
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIARS CRAIG
Type motor vessel
Flag VC
Length 51.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 8.4
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 590
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2017

Surveying Details

H4817/80 6.9.85 SUNK IN 130411N, 593631W. MARKED BY ORANGE UNLIT BUOY. (BARBADOS PORT AUTHORTITY, 13.8.85). INS AS DW. - NM 2470/85. HH671/730/01 30.8.90 BUOY NO LONGER EXISTS. (NAVAL ADVISER, BRIDGETOWN, 13.8.90). NC 502. HH671/730/02 4.1.02 SHOWN AS NDW IN 1304.330N, 5936.375W [WGD] IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 14MTRS ON BARBADOS PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY DTD 3/00 [M3657/2]. RETAIN AS DW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 516/02. SEP 2013/000278369 15.1.14 LOCATED IN 1304.342N, 5936.352W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.6MTRS. WK NOT BUOYED. (US FLEET SURVEY TEAM, BRIDGETOWN HARBOUR ROS DTD 2013). COLLAPSED, LIES APPROX E/W. AMEND WK 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2198/14. SEP 2016/000225097 12.09.15 EXAM'D 2015: IN 1304.340N, 5936.373W [WGD]. LEAST LIDAR DEPTH 14.66MTRS, GENERAL WATER DEPTH 16MTRS. HEIGHT 1.2MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS. INDISTICNT WRECK/DEBRIS. NFS. (BARBADOS CZMU LIDAR STUDY 2015). RETAIN M/B DEPTH 8.6MTRS ABOVE.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED FOR USE AS ARTIFICIAL REEF.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, LIES APPROX E/W

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FAQ

Where is the FRIARS CRAIG wreck located?

The FRIARS CRAIG wreck is located at coordinates 13 4.342 N,59 36.352 W.

How deep is the FRIARS CRAIG and where exactly is it located?

The FRIARS CRAIG lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 13 4.342 N,59 36.352 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIARS CRAIG?

The seabed around the FRIARS CRAIG lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FRIARS CRAIG discovered?

The wreck of the FRIARS CRAIG was discovered in 1985.

What country did the FRIARS CRAIG belong to?

The FRIARS CRAIG belonged to VC.

What was the tonnage of the FRIARS CRAIG?

The FRIARS CRAIG had a tonnage of 590 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIARS CRAIG?

The FRIARS CRAIG is classified as a motor vessel.

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