Our Catherine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Our catherine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 24.971 N,3 30.094 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.416183
  • Longitude: -3.501567
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUR CATHERINE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.1 m
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4473/70 6.2.85 H4473/70 6.2.85 LAST REPD POSN 17M W OF NOUP HD, HEADING FOR KIRKWALL. SURVIVORS FOUND IN LIFERAFT 3 HOURS LATER IN 592512N, 034242W. CG REPORTS VESSEL SUNK 23M NW OF ROUSAY. (LL, 14.1.85). NCA, ACCEPT 592500N, 033000W PD, FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/072/01 2.5.06 HH091/072/01 2.5.06 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1072). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

14.1.85 VESSEL, BUILT 1964, REPD TAKING IN WATER & LATER SANK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JSC DAVIDSON, SHAPINSAY, ORKNEY. (LL 14.1.85 & OLSEN'S ALMANACK).

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FAQ

Where is the OUR CATHERINE wreck located?

The OUR CATHERINE wreck is located at coordinates 59 24.971 N,3 30.094 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OUR CATHERINE?

The seabed around the OUR CATHERINE lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the OUR CATHERINE sink?

The OUR CATHERINE sank on Jan 12, 1984.

When was the wreck of the OUR CATHERINE discovered?

The wreck of the OUR CATHERINE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the OUR CATHERINE belong to?

The OUR CATHERINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OUR CATHERINE?

The OUR CATHERINE had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUR CATHERINE?

The OUR CATHERINE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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