Prospect Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Prospect Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 11.17 N,1 8.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.186167
  • Longitude: -1.147167
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROSPECT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 2013
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2013

Surveying Details

12.8.13 SEP 2013/000174982 12.8.13 SANK N OF SKIBBY BAAS IN 6011.17N, 0108.83W [WGD]. (LERWICK HARBOUR NM 3/13). FOR FILING ONLY. 12.8.13 12.8.13 AN ATTEMPT TO LIFT WILL BE MADE TODAY. (CAPT GRAINS, HARBOURMASTER LERWICK, EMAIL DTD 12.8.13). NCA. 27.9.13 SEP 2013/000208171 27.9.13 SALVAGE COMLETED. VESSEL AND ALL EQUIPMENT REMOVED FROM SEABED. (CAPT C A S GRAINS, HARBOURMASTER LERWICK, EMAIL DTD 23.9.13). AMEND DEAD. NEVER CHARTED. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKS WHILE ENTERING HARBOUR. HULL WAS BREACHED. VESSEL REFLOATED WITH THE TIDE BUT STARTED TO SINK, PUMPS BEING UNABLE TO CONTROL WATER INGRESS. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the PROSPECT wreck located?

The PROSPECT wreck is located at coordinates 60 11.17 N,1 8.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROSPECT?

The seabed around the PROSPECT lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PROSPECT sink?

The PROSPECT sank on Aug 5, 2013.

When was the wreck of the PROSPECT discovered?

The wreck of the PROSPECT was discovered in 2013.

What country did the PROSPECT belong to?

The PROSPECT belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PROSPECT?

The PROSPECT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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