Pescado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pescado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3.418 N,1 40.34 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.056967
  • Longitude: 1.672333
Wreck Depth 21.64 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PESCADO
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.4 m
Sonar Length 23.3
Sonar Width 7.2
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 124
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1986
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 030.8,,002.0,124.0
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2917/83 15.8.86 LOCATED IN 520328N, 014024E, LYING BETWEEN TWO SANDWAVES. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.75, FOUL AT 13.10MTRS. IN GEN DEPTH 25.3MTRS. DIVING OPS ON WK BROKEN OFF AS IT IS ENCLOSED WITH ITS OWN NETS. MARKED BY E CARD BUOY, VQ(3) 5S, LAID 090(T), 100MTRS FROM WK, IN 520328N, 014029.5E. (OCC TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 13.8.86). - NM 2577/86. H2917/83 17.12.86 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.8MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 82/86). - NM 98/87. SEP 2016/000091759 22.8.17 EXAM'D 7.12.16; IN 5203.418N, 0140.340E [WGD]. LEAST WCD 21.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 23.3MTRS, WIDTH 7.2MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 124/304 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 30.81MTRS, 1.99MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 124 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2017

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK. CAUSE UNKNOWN BUT THOUGHT NETS MAY HAVE BECOME ENTANGLED WITH WRECKAGE ON SEABED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 3.418 N,1 40.34 E
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FAQ

Where is the PESCADO wreck located?

The PESCADO wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.418 N,1 40.34 E.

How deep is the PESCADO and where exactly is it located?

The PESCADO lies at a depth of about 21.64 meters and is located at coordinates 52 3.418 N,1 40.34 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PESCADO?

The seabed around the PESCADO lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the PESCADO sink?

The PESCADO sank on Aug 12, 1986.

When was the wreck of the PESCADO discovered?

The wreck of the PESCADO was discovered in 1986.

What country did the PESCADO belong to?

The PESCADO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PESCADO?

The PESCADO had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the PESCADO?

The PESCADO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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