Where is the ISLA MAY wreck located?

The ISLA MAY wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.343 N,2 38.741 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLA MAY?

The seabed around the ISLA MAY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ISLA MAY discovered?

The wreck of the ISLA MAY was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the ISLA MAY?

The ISLA MAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

Isla May Wreck

Field	Value
Obstruction Category	foul ground
Status	Not Fully Surveyed
Isla may Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	56 28.343 N,2 38.741 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 56.472383 Longitude: -2.645683
Water Depth	5 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	ISLA MAY
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	GB
Length	9.8 m
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1988
Last Detection Year	2024
Original Source	diver
Last Amended Date	Apr 8, 2025

Surveying Details

H2531/88 8.2.88 LOCATED BY RN MINE-HUNTERS IN 562818N, 023842W [OGB]. DIVERS REPORT WK UPRIGHT ON SEABED WITH VERY LITTLE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. BUOYED BY 2 RED MARKERS. (ABERDEEN MRCC SIG DTD 5.2.88). WZ 215 ISSUED. H2531/88 3.3.88 MAST HAS FALLEN AND DIVERS REPORT WK BREAKING UP AND SINKING RAPIDLY INTO THE SAND. BUOYS REMOVED. CONSIDERED NO HAZARD. (STAFF OFFICER, PETREAVIE, TELECON & DUNDEE HBR MASTER). NCA. H2531/88 30.3.88 SHOWN IN 562821N, 023839W [OGB] ON COPY OF BA 1481. (FOSNI, DTD 3.3.88). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH262/350/01 22.5.89 EXISTENCE OF THIS WK QUESTIONED. LIES IN AREA REGULARLY USED BY LOCAL PILOTS AND APPARENTLY NO HAZARD. (CAPT J P KOSIDOWSKI, LODESTAR PILOTS, HN DTD 9.5.90). NCA. HH262/400/02 2.4.91 E/S SURVEY AND DIVERS GRID SQUARE SEARCH FAILED TO FIND WK. (DUNDEE PORT AUTHORITY, DTD 31.1.91). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 21.1.04 EUT POSN: 5628.343N, 0238.741W. BA 1481 [MAR'03 EDN]. RSDRA2022000028241 21.2.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 03.11.2021, NOTHING SIGNIFICANT IN DATA. NFS. (H525.2 BY UKHO BDC, FORTH PORTS LTD SURVEY DTD 2021). RSDRA2024000296330 01.08.2024 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2024]. NOW BURIED. (FORTH PORT LIMITED SURVEY, DTD 2024). AMEND BURIED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 28.343 N,2 38.741 W

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