Olivier Guite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Olivier guite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 24.389 N,7 20.468 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.406483
  • Longitude: -7.341133
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLIVIER GUITE
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 33.2 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 66
Tonnage 212
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2001

Surveying Details

1.1.73 1.1.73 STRANDED IN 575200N, 063500W APPROX. (LLOYDS 211). H2894/72 11.1.73 H2894/72 11.1.73 POSN 261DEG, 1.1M FROM EILEAN GLAS LT. (REC'R OF WK, STORNOWAY, 2.1.73). INS AS ST IN 575200N, 063500W. NE 2905. 14.2.73 14.2.73 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED. (LLOYDS 211). 16.6.73 16.6.73 REFLOATED BUT SANK IN 562500N, 072100W ON 7.6.73. (LLOYDS 212). AMEND TO USCPA 30FMS. NE 2722. H2352/84 13.1.86 H2352/84 13.1.86 LOCATED 23.9.85 IN 562424N, 072025W [OGB], BUT NOT FULLY EXAM'D. DCS3 HT 7.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. LENGTH 37MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. LYING 090/270DEG. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 262A). H3844/86/2 14.8.89 H3844/86/2 14.8.89 EXAM'D 8.6.89 IN 562421N, 072027W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER & HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71 IN GEN DEPTHS 75-77MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 066/246DEG, APPARENTLY UPRIGHT, WITH 2 SEPARATE PIECES OF WRECKAGE LYING 10MTRS NW & 10MTRS SW. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 363). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

30.12.72 STRANDED ON SE CORNER SCALPAY ISLAND ON 30.12.72. WAS REFLOATED BUT SUBSEQUENTLY SANK ON 7.6.73.

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the OLIVIER GUITE wreck located?

The OLIVIER GUITE wreck is located at coordinates 56 24.389 N,7 20.468 W.

How deep is the OLIVIER GUITE and where exactly is it located?

The OLIVIER GUITE lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 56 24.389 N,7 20.468 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLIVIER GUITE?

The seabed around the OLIVIER GUITE lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the OLIVIER GUITE sink?

The OLIVIER GUITE sank on Jun 7, 1973.

When was the wreck of the OLIVIER GUITE discovered?

The wreck of the OLIVIER GUITE was discovered in 1973.

What country did the OLIVIER GUITE belong to?

The OLIVIER GUITE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the OLIVIER GUITE?

The OLIVIER GUITE had a tonnage of 212 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLIVIER GUITE?

The OLIVIER GUITE is classified as a trawler.

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