Golden Chance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Golden chance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 1.305 N,1 20.681 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.021750
  • Longitude: -1.344683
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLDEN CHANCE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 1999

Surveying Details

H6520/82 9.8.83 SANK IN POSN 550118N, 012035W [OGB], IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. (MRSC TYNE, TLX DTD 18.7.83). INS AS USCPA 25MTRS. BR STD. HH090/796/01 5.1.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLING A COLLISION WITH FV POLAR WIND.

General Comments

COBLE

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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN CHANCE wreck located?

The GOLDEN CHANCE wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.305 N,1 20.681 W.

How deep is the GOLDEN CHANCE and where exactly is it located?

The GOLDEN CHANCE lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 55 1.305 N,1 20.681 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN CHANCE?

The seabed around the GOLDEN CHANCE lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the GOLDEN CHANCE sink?

The GOLDEN CHANCE sank on Jul 18, 1983.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN CHANCE discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN CHANCE was discovered in 1983.

What country did the GOLDEN CHANCE belong to?

The GOLDEN CHANCE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN CHANCE?

The GOLDEN CHANCE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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