Patrick Morris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Patrick morris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 13.5 N,60 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.225000
  • Longitude: -60.666667
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PATRICK MORRIS
Type ferry
Flag CA
Length 142.3 m
Width 21.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 10135
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2009

Surveying Details

1.5.70 1.5.70 SANK 10M OFF CAPE NORTH, CAPE BRETON ISLAND. (LL 200). POSN APPROX 471200N, 602500W FOR FILING ONLY. 30.6.70 30.6.70 DIVERS LOCATED WK IN 41FMS OF WATER, 345DEGS, 11.6M FROM LOW PT (?CAPE ST LAWRENCE, WITH 5-10DEG LIST, HEADING SW. (LL 200). GIVES POSN APPROX 471330N, 604000W. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CANADIAN MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT. SANK IN HIGH SEAS WHILE CARRYING OUT RESCUE OPS ON FV ENTERPRISE, AFTER TAKING IN WATER THROUGH STERN DOORS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PATRICK MORRIS wreck located?

The PATRICK MORRIS wreck is located at coordinates 47 13.5 N,60 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PATRICK MORRIS?

The seabed around the PATRICK MORRIS lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the PATRICK MORRIS sink?

The PATRICK MORRIS sank on Apr 20, 1970.

When was the wreck of the PATRICK MORRIS discovered?

The wreck of the PATRICK MORRIS was discovered in 1970.

What country did the PATRICK MORRIS belong to?

The PATRICK MORRIS belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the PATRICK MORRIS?

The PATRICK MORRIS had a tonnage of 10135 tons.

What type of wreck is the PATRICK MORRIS?

The PATRICK MORRIS is classified as a ferry.

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