Poseidon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Poseidon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 44.58 N,6 26.464 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.743000
  • Longitude: -6.441067
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POSEIDON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.7 m
Tonnage 47
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1270/79 24.11.82 DRIVEN ASHORE ON ROCKS AND ABANDONED ON W SIDE FLADDA-CHUAIN IN APPROX 574436N, 062624W. (STORNOWAY MRSC, TLX DTD 10.11.82). POSN 574436N, 062624W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TO BE LEAKING AND TAKEN IN TOW BY FV ST KILDA. TOW PARTED AND VESSEL DRIVEN ASHORE BY 50 KNOT WINDS. CTL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the POSEIDON wreck located?

The POSEIDON wreck is located at coordinates 57 44.58 N,6 26.464 W.

When did the POSEIDON sink?

The POSEIDON sank on Nov 10, 1982.

When was the wreck of the POSEIDON discovered?

The wreck of the POSEIDON was discovered in 1982.

What country did the POSEIDON belong to?

The POSEIDON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the POSEIDON?

The POSEIDON had a tonnage of 47 tons.

What type of wreck is the POSEIDON?

The POSEIDON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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