Kondor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kondor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 2.37 N,6 18.42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.039500
  • Longitude: -6.307000
Wreck Depth 86 m
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONDOR
Type fishing vessel
Flag BG
Length 82 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 27
Orientation 110
Tonnage 2654
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1990
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2012

Surveying Details

HH272/350/01 22.5.90 HH272/350/01 22.5.90 SANK IN 580230N, 061824W [OGB]. (MRSC STORNOWAY, FAX DTD 25.4.90). INS AS WK USC PA 80MTRS. BR STD. 26.4.90 26.4.90 SANK IN 580313N, 061826W [OGB] APPROX. (LLOYDS AGENT, STORNOWAY, 26.4.90). NCA. 9.12.11 9.12.11 EXAM'D 17.6.11 IN 5802.370N, 0618.420W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 91.94 IN GEN DEPTH 115MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 27MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS E. INTACT, UPRIGHT WITH BOWS RISING AT AN ANGLE FROM THE SEABED. APPARENT DAMAGE MIDSHIPS, BOOMS/MAST STILL STANDING. (NETSURVEY, HI 1352). AMEND WK 91MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 21.2.12 21.2.12 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 86.4MTRS IN DIGITAL BATHY DATA. (RT1). AMEND WK 86MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON SGEIR GRAIDACH AND ABANDONED BY CREW. WAS REFLOATED AND TAKEN IN TOW BY FV AGATE BUT SANK WHILE PROCEEDING TO STORNOWAY. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the KONDOR wreck located?

The KONDOR wreck is located at coordinates 58 2.37 N,6 18.42 W.

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

The KONDOR lies at a depth of about 86 meters and is located at coordinates 58 2.37 N,6 18.42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KONDOR?

The seabed around the KONDOR lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the KONDOR sink?

The KONDOR sank on Apr 25, 1990.

When was the wreck of the KONDOR discovered?

The wreck of the KONDOR was discovered in 1990.

What country did the KONDOR belong to?

The KONDOR belonged to BG.

What was the tonnage of the KONDOR?

The KONDOR had a tonnage of 2654 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONDOR?

The KONDOR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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