Kingfisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kingfisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 4 N,6 59 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.066667
  • Longitude: -6.983333
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGFISHER
Type fishing vessel
Flag IE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 2012
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 28.11.12 SEP 2012/000238629 28.11.12 SANK IN PA 5204.0N, 0659.0W [WGD]. (MRCC DUBLIN, RNW 287/12). INS AS NDWPA. 28.11.12 SEP 2012/000239156 28.11.12 WK CONSIDERED NON-DANGEROUS. RNW 287/12 CANCELLED. (RNW/MRCC DUBLIN TELECON 26.11.12). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AFTER FIRE BROKE OUT FWD. FUIRE BURNED ITSELF OUT AND VESSEL SANK. CREW OF TWO RECOVERED BY LIFEBOAT.

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FAQ

Where is the KINGFISHER wreck located?

The KINGFISHER wreck is located at coordinates 52 4 N,6 59 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KINGFISHER?

The seabed around the KINGFISHER lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the KINGFISHER sink?

The KINGFISHER sank on Nov 25, 2012.

When was the wreck of the KINGFISHER discovered?

The wreck of the KINGFISHER was discovered in 2012.

What country did the KINGFISHER belong to?

The KINGFISHER belonged to IE.

What type of wreck is the KINGFISHER?

The KINGFISHER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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