Horizon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Horizon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.541 N,3 46.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.409017
  • Longitude: -3.780833
Wreck Depth 19.4 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORIZON (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Sonar Length 11.6
Sonar Width 5.7
Shadow Height 1.32
Orientation 308
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1996
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2020

Surveying Details

HH208/400/02 21.11.96 ADRIFT WITH APPROX 8 FEET OF BOW ABOVE WATER IN PA 532700N, 034600W. (MRSC HOLYHEAD, TLX DTD 16.11.96). TOO VAGUE TO CHART. NCA. 2.5.07 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 5324.542N, 0346.849W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 135/315 DEGS. PROBABLY INTACT WK BURIED IN SANDWAVE, POSSIBLY THIS CRAFT. INS AS WK 19MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000174024 4.8.20 EXAM�D 5.2.20 IN 5324.541N, 0346.850W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 11.6MTRS, WIDTH 5.7MTRS, HT 1.32MTRS. ORIENTATION 308DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1571). AMEND TO DW 19.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK. CREW OF TWO RESCUED.

General Comments

PROBABLY WK BURIED IN SANDWAVE, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the HORIZON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HORIZON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.541 N,3 46.85 W.

How deep is the HORIZON (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HORIZON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.541 N,3 46.85 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HORIZON (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HORIZON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HORIZON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HORIZON (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 16, 1996.

When was the wreck of the HORIZON (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HORIZON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the HORIZON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HORIZON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HORIZON (POSSIBLY)?

The HORIZON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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