Golden West (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Golden west (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 37.422 N,1 22.215 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.623700
  • Longitude: -1.370250
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.9 m
Sonar Length 10.5
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 2004
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2009

Surveying Details

HH270/420/05 23.3.04 HH270/420/05 23.3.04 SANK IN 6037.36N, 0122.35W [WGD]. (MRSC SHETLAND, TLX DTD 9.3.04). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/247/01 25.6.09 HH091/247/01 25.6.09 LOCATED 28.6.09 IN 6037.4225N, 0122.2151W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.94 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 10.5MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. CONTACT WITH CORRECT DIMENTSIONS AT THE FOOT OF A ROCKY SLOPE. APPEARS TO BE INTACT, ON ITS SIDE WITH THE MAST POINTING NORTH. (NETSURVEY, HI 1247). AMEND WK 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

A CREEL BOAT BUILT OF GRP. TOOK WATER IN CALM SEA CONDITIONS. LATER SANK. CREW OF 2 RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFT BY HELICOPTER.

General Comments

INTACT, ?ON ITS SIDE WITH MAST POINTING NORTH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 37.422 N,1 22.215 W
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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 37.422 N,1 22.215 W.

How deep is the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 60 37.422 N,1 22.215 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) sink?

The GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 9, 2004.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2004.

What country did the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY)?

The GOLDEN WEST (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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