Margo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Margo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 8.679 N,5 17.475 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.144650
  • Longitude: -5.291250
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGO
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 13.2
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 160
Tonnage 30
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 2000
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH272/680/04 24.11.00 SANK 2 MILES W OF LOCHINVER HARBOUR. (FISHING NEWS, 17.11.00). NCA. HH272/680/04 24.11.00 SANK IN 5808.17N, 0517.740W [OGB]. (MRSC STORNOWAY, TELECON 24.11.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH260/680/04 24.11.00 AREA SEARCHED BY LOCHINVER LIFEBOAT. NO DEBRIS NOTED. SUNK IN APPROX 30MTRS CLEAR OF N AND S APPROACHES TO LOCHINVER. NO FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN. (NLB/RNW TELECON 24.11.00). NCA. 15.10.13 EXAM'D 9.4.13 IN 5808.679N, 0517.475W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.57 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22.0MTRS, WIDTH 13.2MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND APPARENTLY UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1393). AMEND WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2013

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER STRIKING A SUBMERGED OBJECT. BOWS OF VESSEL BURST AND WATER ENTERED. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the MARGO wreck located?

The MARGO wreck is located at coordinates 58 8.679 N,5 17.475 W.

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

The MARGO lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 58 8.679 N,5 17.475 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGO?

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

When did the MARGO sink?

The MARGO sank on Nov 12, 2000.

When was the wreck of the MARGO discovered?

The wreck of the MARGO was discovered in 2000.

What country did the MARGO belong to?

The MARGO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARGO?

The MARGO had a tonnage of 30 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGO?

The MARGO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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