Pharaon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pharaon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.983 N,3 3.292 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.699717
  • Longitude: -3.054867
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHARAON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 14.9 m
Tonnage 22
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H3060/79 20.5.81 SANK IN 574200N, 030312W. (MRSC MORAY, TLS DTD 10.5.81). SANK IN 6 TO 7 FMS. THOUGHT BY LOCALS TO BE OF NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (MRSC MORAY, TELECON 20.5.81). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H2336/84 26.3.87 NOT FOUND. NO DISPROVING SEARCH MADE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE ON FIRE. LATER ABANDONED & SANK. (LL).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the PHARAON wreck located?

The PHARAON wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.983 N,3 3.292 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PHARAON?

The seabed around the PHARAON lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the PHARAON sink?

The PHARAON sank on May 10, 1981.

When was the wreck of the PHARAON discovered?

The wreck of the PHARAON was discovered in 1981.

What country did the PHARAON belong to?

The PHARAON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PHARAON?

The PHARAON had a tonnage of 22 tons.

What type of wreck is the PHARAON?

The PHARAON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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