Metal Wreck 60128

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 21.983 N,5 41.069 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.366383
  • Longitude: -5.684483
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type Metal
Length 36.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1975
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.2.75 LOST IN LOCH KISHORN WHERE BARGE WAS BEING USED FOR TEST BORES FOR DOCK BEING DEVELOPED BY HOWARD DORIS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NINIAN OIL-PRODUCTION PLATFORM. (LL, 21.2.75). NCA YET. POSN 5722.00N, 0541.00W FOR FILING ONLY. H2668/76 21.7.78 POSN COVERED BY FOUL AREA, 1000MTRS RADIUS CENTRED ON 572148N, 054130W. - NM 480/78. SEP 2020/000045071 8.6.20 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2019). (MERITAITO, HI1567). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2020

Circumstances of loss

21.2.75 BROKE OFF DRILLING BARGE, UNDER CONSTRUCTION, DURING SEVERE WEATHER. (LL, 21.2.75).

General Comments

See Also: 1973

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