Gratitude Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Gratitude Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 55.595 N,5 36.871 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.926583
  • Longitude: -5.614517
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GRATITUDE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1958
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2012

Surveying Details

POSN 356 DEG, 1350FT FROM GREENSTONE PT TRIG STN. H8126/58 12.2.59 MAST SHOWS 6FT AT LW BUT MAY BREAK AWAY WITH TANGLE OF NETS & CORKS. (RNO LOCH EWE). INS AS DW. BR STD. 28.8.74 NOTHING FOUND BY SAC DIVER. (TELECON 28.8.74). NCA. 19.11.82 LIES VIRTUALLY INTACT, WELL ENTANGLED WITH FISHING NETS, 125MTRS OUT FROM ROCKS AT LW. IN 20MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER). AMEND TO DWPA IN 575537N, 053648W [OGB]. BR STD. HH091/130/01 14.9.09 NOT LOCATED. TOO SHALLOW TO SURVEY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1300). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5755.595N, 0536.871E.

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE IN POOR VISIBILITY. PASSAGE FISHING GROUNDS FOR ULLAPOOL.

General Comments

VIRTUALLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the GRATITUDE wreck located?

The GRATITUDE wreck is located at coordinates 57 55.595 N,5 36.871 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GRATITUDE?

The seabed around the GRATITUDE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the GRATITUDE sink?

The GRATITUDE sank on Nov 15, 1958.

When was the wreck of the GRATITUDE discovered?

The wreck of the GRATITUDE was discovered in 1958.

What country did the GRATITUDE belong to?

The GRATITUDE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GRATITUDE?

The GRATITUDE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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