Golden West Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Golden west Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 53.23 N,5 8.408 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.887167
  • Longitude: -5.140133
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLDEN WEST
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 152.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4473/70 30.11.70 POSN 0.75 MILES SW OF ULLAPOOL PIER, OPPOSITE BRAES OF ULLAPOOL, IN ABOUT 30FT. (RECEIVER, CORPACH 11.11.70 LLOYDS 202/253, 274). 24.9.71 NOW BEEN SALVED & BEACHED. (LLOYDS 205/399, 408). H1270/71 15.10.71 CONFIRMED. (RECEIVER OF WRECK, CORPACH 1.9.71).
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORINGS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 53.23 N,5 8.408 W
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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN WEST wreck located?

The GOLDEN WEST wreck is located at coordinates 57 53.23 N,5 8.408 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN WEST?

The seabed around the GOLDEN WEST lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GOLDEN WEST sink?

The GOLDEN WEST sank on Oct 31, 1970.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN WEST discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN WEST was discovered in 1970.

What country did the GOLDEN WEST belong to?

The GOLDEN WEST belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN WEST?

The GOLDEN WEST is classified as a yacht.