Girl Donna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Girl donna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 35.249 N,3 45.279 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.587483
  • Longitude: -3.754650
Wreck Depth 14.5 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRL DONNA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1999
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 25, 2010

Surveying Details

HH206/410/04 27.7.99 HH206/410/04 27.7.99 SANK IN 5435.20N, 0354.19W [OGB]. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLX DTD 26.7.99). NCA YET. HH206/410/04 3.9.99 HH206/410/04 3.9.99 LOCATED IN 5435.243N, 0345.201W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR 14.5, FOUL 15.4MTRS. (TH, TLX DTD 1.9.99). INS AS WK SW 14.5MTRS. - NMS 3549/99 & 3855/99.. HH100/351/21 2.8.04 HH100/351/21 2.8.04 DIVED IN 5435.243N, 0345.265W [WGD]. A SMALL FV OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION. UPRIGHT ON MUD BOTTOM AND BREAKING UP. LIES STERN N, BOWS S APPROX. LENGTH ESTIMATED AS APPROX 7MTRS, BUT DIFFUCULT TO DETERMINE DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. STERN OF WK IS SQUARE AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRAMEWORK FOR HOLDING STORED NET. THIS IS THE HIGEST POINT OF THE WRECK AT ABOUT 3MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. SCOUR PRESENT AROUND THE STERN. FWD THE WHEELHOUSE HAS COLLAPSED. REMNANTS OF 2 RING COOKER AND WHEEL IN SITU. DECK STRUCTURE FWD OF WHEELHOUSE UP TO THE BOW IS PRESENT BUT IS IN A POOR STATE. HULL HARDLY VISIBLE AS HAS SUNK IN TO THE MUD. (P HUTCHINSON, EMAIL DTD 2.8.04). NCA. 25 5.10 EUT POSN: 5435.249N, 0345.279W. NE 2013.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER THROUGH STERN GLAND AND LATER SANK. CREW OF ONE RESCUED BY FV AMETHIST. (MRSC LIVERPOOL)

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, HULL SUNK INTO MUD, COLLAPSING

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FAQ

Where is the GIRL DONNA wreck located?

The GIRL DONNA wreck is located at coordinates 54 35.249 N,3 45.279 W.

How deep is the GIRL DONNA and where exactly is it located?

The GIRL DONNA lies at a depth of about 14.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 35.249 N,3 45.279 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRL DONNA?

The seabed around the GIRL DONNA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the GIRL DONNA sink?

The GIRL DONNA sank on Jul 26, 1999.

When was the wreck of the GIRL DONNA discovered?

The wreck of the GIRL DONNA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the GIRL DONNA belong to?

The GIRL DONNA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GIRL DONNA?

The GIRL DONNA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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