Phaeacian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Phaeacian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 9.278 N,2 51.647 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.154633
  • Longitude: -2.860783
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHAEACIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 10
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1943
Scour Dimensions ,,000.1,
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03141/43 10.10.43 POSN 182 DEG, 4150 YDS FROM KINCRAIG FORT. (NOIC METHIL, 6.10.43). INS AS NDW. - NM 1354/44. H2618/60 28.7.60 WK LOCATED BUT NOT SWEPT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12FMS. (HMS SCOTT, 1959). 31.8.73 AMEND TO WK 22FMS. NC 734. H454/67 24.5.77 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 6FTHM WK. (DUNBAR CG, HN 5.5.77). H1310/86/19 6.8.86 DIVED IN 560920N, 025132W USING DECCA. APPARENTLY NOW BROKEN INTO 3 PARTS, WHICH STAND NO MORE THAN 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. (W MURNEY, 27.6.86). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/605/01 25.1.94 EXAM'D 22.8.93 IN 560917.1N, 025133.7W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.4, FOUL AT 25.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.6 IN GEN DEPTH 28.7 TO 29.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 29.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS, LENGTH 64MTRS, BREADTH 15MTRS. BROKEN WK, LYING 010/190 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). AMEND TO SW 25MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY MISLEY SB & REPAIRING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH S TANKER SAN ZOTICO. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY A TUG BUT SANK SHORTLY AFTERWARDS.

General Comments

BROKEN WK, PROBABLY IN THREE PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 9.278 N,2 51.647 W
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FAQ

Where is the PHAEACIAN wreck located?

The PHAEACIAN wreck is located at coordinates 56 9.278 N,2 51.647 W.

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

The PHAEACIAN lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 56 9.278 N,2 51.647 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PHAEACIAN?

The seabed around the PHAEACIAN lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the PHAEACIAN sink?

The PHAEACIAN sank on Sep 29, 1943.

When was the wreck of the PHAEACIAN discovered?

The wreck of the PHAEACIAN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the PHAEACIAN belong to?

The PHAEACIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PHAEACIAN carrying?

The PHAEACIAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the PHAEACIAN?

The PHAEACIAN had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the PHAEACIAN?

The PHAEACIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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