Pescado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Pescado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.695 N,4 43.898 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.011583
  • Longitude: -4.731633
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PESCADO
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH232/354/01 26.3.91 HH232/354/01 26.3.91 FV TREVAS REPORTS LOSING TRAWL IN APPROX 500048N, 044348W [OGB] USING DECCA. THIS AREA PREVIOUSLY KNOWN TO BE CLEAR. (BRIXHAM CG MRSC, 12.3.91). HH232/354/01 26.3.91 HH232/354/01 26.3.91 WK OF PESCADO LOCATED IN 500039N, 044348W [OGB] USING DECCA IN 42FMS BY FV AQUILLA. (FALMOUTH MRCC, SIG DTD 24.3.91). CHART AS USC PA 60MTRS. - NM 1119/91. HH232/354/01 7.5.91 HH232/354/01 7.5.91 LOCATED BY MAIB, IN CONJUNCTION WITH WIMPOL LTD, IN 500039.5N, 044350.2W [OGB]. STANDS ABOUT 10.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. GOOD SONAR TRACE SHOWED VESSEL OF DIMENSIONS SIMILAR TO PESCADO WITH MAST STILL STANDING. (P. DALBY, MAIB, FAX 30.4.91 AND TELECON 7.5.91). AMEND TO USC 60MTRS IN 500039.5N, 044350W [OGB]. G/S. 23.9.92 23.9.92 WK TO BE SALVAGED AND TAKEN TO DEVONPORT DOCKYARD FOR INVESTIGATION INTO CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOSS. (FISHING NEWS, 18.9.92). NCA YET. 23.7.93 23.7.93 SALVAGE CONTRACT WITH SWAN SALVAGE, PETERHEAD, TERMINATED. POLICE UNABLE TO COMFIRM WHETHER AN ALTERNATIVE CONTRACT WILL BE MADE. (FISHING NEWS, 23.7.93). NCA. HH226/400/02 23.8.93 HH226/400/02 23.8.93 TENDERS BEING SOUGHT BY DEVON & CORNWALL POLICE FOR THE RAISING OF THIS VESSEL INTACT. (LL, 11.8.93). NCA. HH226/400/02 1.10.93 HH226/400/02 1.10.93 WK RAISED 20.9.93 BY DSV SEAWAY HARRIER. (STOLT COMEX SEAWAY A/S, HN, 23.9.93). WK TAKEN TO DEVONPORT DOCKYARD FOR EXAMINATION/INSPECTION. (LL, 22.9.93). AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 1993

Circumstances of loss

25.2.91 LEFT FALMOUTH 25.2.91 FOR FISHING GROUNDS S OF CORNWALL AND IN IRISH SEA. NO REPORTS RECEIVED AND WAS REPORTED OVERDUE 5.3.91. WKGE, PART OF WHEELHOUSE 8 X 4FT, LOCATED IN GERRANS BAY 7.3.91 CONFIRMED TO BE FROM THE PESCADO. (LL, 8, 9.3.91).

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FAQ

Where is the PESCADO wreck located?

The PESCADO wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.695 N,4 43.898 W.

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

The PESCADO lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.695 N,4 43.898 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PESCADO?

The seabed around the PESCADO lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PESCADO discovered?

The wreck of the PESCADO was discovered in 1991.

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 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the PESCADO?

The PESCADO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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