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 |
|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 20, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED TAKING IN WATER THROUGH FISH HOLD. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.
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