Kwester Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kwester Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.968 N,4 51.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.232800
  • Longitude: -4.855133
Wreck Depth 3.8 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KWESTER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Sonar Length 9.1
Sonar Width 3.5
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1994
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.1,
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2013

Surveying Details

HH232/420/02 1.8.94 HH232/420/02 1.8.94 SANK IN 501335N, 045107W [OGB]. (FALMOUTH CG TLX). NCA. HH232/420/02 2.8.94 HH232/420/02 2.8.94 NOW ST IN 501357N, 045111.5W [OGB]. LIES E/W WITH LIST OF 5DEGS TO PORT. DRIES 0.5MTRS IN DEPTH OF 5.2MTRS. (TH, TLX DTD 28.7.94). - NM 2842/94. 19.2.13 19.2.13 EXAM'D 21.8.12 IN 5013.968N, 0451.308W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.8 IN GEN DEPTH 4.7MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTR DEEP AROUND WK. LENGTH 9.1MTRS, WIDTH 3.5MTRS, HT 2.0MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY LYING ON STBD SIDE WHICH IS BURIED. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1403). AMEND WK 3.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL. PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR FOWEY. TOOK WATER S OF DODMAN POINT. CREW RESCUED BY HELICOPTER.

General Comments

?ON PORT SIDE, SCOUR ALL AROUND WK

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FAQ

Where is the KWESTER wreck located?

The KWESTER wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.968 N,4 51.308 W.

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

The KWESTER lies at a depth of about 3.8 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.968 N,4 51.308 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KWESTER?

The seabed around the KWESTER lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the KWESTER sink?

The KWESTER sank on Jul 26, 1994.

When was the wreck of the KWESTER discovered?

The wreck of the KWESTER was discovered in 1994.

What country did the KWESTER belong to?

The KWESTER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KWESTER?

The KWESTER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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