Kingfisher Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kingfisher Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 29.314 N,7 3.124 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.488567
  • Longitude: -7.052067
Wreck Depth 113 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KINGFISHER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.3 m
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 135
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Feb 20, 2001

Surveying Details

H4893/77 17.12.85 LOCATED IN 572919.6N, 070304.3W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 113 IN GEN DEPTH 120 TO 124MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN 7.12.85). BR STD. H2887/83 8.4.86 EXAM'D 5.12.85 IN 572920N, 070304W [OGB] USING HIFIX & TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 113 IN GEN DEPTHS 120 TO 124 MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. LYING NW/SE. (HMS FOX, HI 166). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER THROUGH FISH HOLD. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the KINGFISHER wreck located?

The KINGFISHER wreck is located at coordinates 57 29.314 N,7 3.124 W.

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

The KINGFISHER lies at a depth of about 113 meters and is located at coordinates 57 29.314 N,7 3.124 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KINGFISHER?

The seabed around the KINGFISHER lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the KINGFISHER sink?

The KINGFISHER sank on Dec 5, 1985.

When was the wreck of the KINGFISHER discovered?

The wreck of the KINGFISHER was discovered in 1985.

What country did the KINGFISHER belong to?

The KINGFISHER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KINGFISHER?

The KINGFISHER had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the KINGFISHER?

The KINGFISHER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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