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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 1, 1993 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 0.695 N,4 43.898 W
Pescado on Wreck Map
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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.