Pintail Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Pintail Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.156 N,0 59.959 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.052600
  • Longitude: 0.999317
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINTAIL
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 7.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 1992

Surveying Details

HH242/550/04/9 21.9.92 LOCATED BY TH IN 530308N, 010004E [OGB]. MARKED BY DHAN BUOY AND OIL DRUM. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED BUT VESSEL REPD TO STAND 6MTRS APPROX KEEL TO TRUCK. TH TO TAKE NO FURTHER ACTION. (OCC, TH HARWICH, TLX, 9.9.92). CHART AS WK USC 11MTRS. BR STD. HH242/550/04/10 23.9.92 WK REMOVED AND BEACHED ON WEYBOURNE BEACH. (TH, 22.9.92). AMEND DEAD. NEVER CHARTED. NCA. SEP 2014/000169131 28.4.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1423). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK IN WATER ASTERN AND SANK. CREW OF TWO ABANDONED AND WERE LATER RECOVERED BY ANOTHER FV. (TH).

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FAQ

Where is the PINTAIL wreck located?

The PINTAIL wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.156 N,0 59.959 E.

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

The PINTAIL lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 53 3.156 N,0 59.959 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PINTAIL?

The seabed around the PINTAIL lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the PINTAIL sink?

The PINTAIL sank on Sep 9, 1992.

When was the wreck of the PINTAIL discovered?

The wreck of the PINTAIL was discovered in 1992.

What country did the PINTAIL belong to?

The PINTAIL belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PINTAIL?

The PINTAIL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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