Maverick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maverick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 30.472 N,1 39.109 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.507867
  • Longitude: -1.651817
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAVERICK
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Tonnage 48
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2005

Surveying Details

H4473/70 26.9.80 SANK OFF S LTHO, FAIR ISLE. (WICK RADIO, TELEX DTD 21.9.80). NCA, POSN 593030N, 013900W FOR FILING ONLY. 5.3.05 SANK IN DEPTH 20MTRS. LIES BETWEEN THE KEELS AND THE SKERRY. MAKER'S PLATE RECOVERED. (DIVE SCOTLAND, VOL.III, 1992)

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, RAN ASHORE AND ABANDONED. LATER FLOATED OFF AND SANK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAVERICK wreck located?

The MAVERICK wreck is located at coordinates 59 30.472 N,1 39.109 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAVERICK?

The seabed around the MAVERICK lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MAVERICK sink?

The MAVERICK sank on Sep 21, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MAVERICK discovered?

The wreck of the MAVERICK was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MAVERICK belong to?

The MAVERICK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAVERICK?

The MAVERICK had a tonnage of 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAVERICK?

The MAVERICK is classified as a fishing vessel.

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