Gorah Lass Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Gorah lass Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.826 N,5 20.494 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.263767
  • Longitude: -5.341567
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GORAH LASS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 1999

Surveying Details

11.3.97 11.3.97 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 501654N, 051948W APPROX. (MRCC FALMOUTH). NCA. HH220/450/02 12.3.97 HH220/450/02 12.3.97 LOCATED IN 501755.5N, 051944.8W [OGB] BY HMS DULVERTON. MARKED BY TWO ROUND BUOYS AND WHITE FENDER. (MRCC FALMOUTH, FAX DTD 11.3.97). FOR FILING ONLY. HH220/450/02 18.3.97 18.3.97 MAIB STATE THAT WRECK MUST BE LIFTED. VESSEL WAS RAISED BUT DROPPED AGAIN DUE TO BAD WEATHER IN 501547.5N, 052026W. TO BE RECOVERED COMPLETELY WHEN WEATHER IMPROVES. (TELECON FALMOUTH MRCC/RNW, 18.3.97).HH220/450/02 2.6.97 VESSEL LIFTED. (FISHING NEWS, 24.4.97). AMEND LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA. 24.11.11 24.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE OF LOSS UNKNOWN. CREW LOST. (MRCC FALMOUTH).

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FAQ

Where is the GORAH LASS wreck located?

The GORAH LASS wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.826 N,5 20.494 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GORAH LASS?

The seabed around the GORAH LASS lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the GORAH LASS sink?

The GORAH LASS sank on Mar 10, 1997.

When was the wreck of the GORAH LASS discovered?

The wreck of the GORAH LASS was discovered in 1997.

What country did the GORAH LASS belong to?

The GORAH LASS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GORAH LASS?

The GORAH LASS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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