Implacable Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Implacable Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.804 N,1 13.674 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.113400
  • Longitude: -1.227900
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name IMPLACABLE
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 32 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 300
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1984
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Surveying Details

H2555/74 15.1.85 SANK 27M S OF ST CATHERINES LT IN APPROX 500800N, 011800W. THV STELLA MADE THOROUGH SEARCH OF 2M RADIUS & OF POSN 500642N, 011142W. NO TRACE FOUND. MIN DEPTH 52MTRS, MAX 92MTRS IN AN AREA OF IRREGULAR BOTTOM WITH EVIDENCE OF TRENCHES. SEARCH DISCONTINUED. (TH HARWICH, 28.12.84, LL, 27.12.84). NCA YET. HH226/410/03 23.11.95 WK USC 40MTRS IN 500651.5N, 011335.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 95 45 13). [OGB] POSN: 500646N, 011334W. - NM 27/96. HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED 9.04 IN LISTED POSN. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 8MTRS. INTACT AND LYING ON PORT SIDE. LARGE BINNACLE ON SEABED. IDENTIFIED AS INMPLACABLE FROM PHOTOS OF SISTER SHIP. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED GRAVEL. (DELTA DIVERS). NCA. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5006.804N, 0113.674W.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE ROSYTH FOR THE FALKLANDS. DEVELOPING A LIST AND SANK. 10 CREW SAVED, CHIEF ENGINEER LOST. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the IMPLACABLE wreck located?

The IMPLACABLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.804 N,1 13.674 W.

How deep is the IMPLACABLE and where exactly is it located?

The IMPLACABLE lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.804 N,1 13.674 W.

How deep is the seabed around the IMPLACABLE?

The seabed around the IMPLACABLE lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the IMPLACABLE sink?

The IMPLACABLE sank on Dec 24, 1984.

When was the wreck of the IMPLACABLE discovered?

The wreck of the IMPLACABLE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the IMPLACABLE belong to?

The IMPLACABLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the IMPLACABLE?

The IMPLACABLE had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the IMPLACABLE?

The IMPLACABLE is classified as a tug.

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