Provider Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Provider Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 36.465 N,1 13.418 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.607750
  • Longitude: -1.223633
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROVIDER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.2.76 13.2.76 VESSEL STRUCK A FLOATING OBJECT NEAR SWEINNA HOLM, YELL SOUND, IN 603634N, 011211W. VESSEL SANK WITHIN MINUTES IN ABOUT 30FMS. (LL VOL.223). NCA. H1270/74 5.9.77 H1270/74 5.9.77 WK HAS NOT BEEN LOCATED & LOCALS CONSIDER IT TO HAVE BEEN DISPERSED BY WINTER GALES. LENGTH OVERALL 60FT, MAST HEIGHT 30FT. (DIR PORTS & HBRS SHETLAND). 15.1.04 15.1.04 REPD TO HAVE HIT A SUBMERGED WK, THE SKIPPER RUNNING VESSEL AGROUND BUT SHE ROLLED OVER AND SANK ON TOUCHING BOTTOM; OR SHE HIT A FLOATING OBJECT NEAR SWEINNA HOLM SINKING 0.5M W OF SWINNA STACK IN 54MTRS. VESSEL HAS BEEN LOCATED QUITE CLOSE INSHORE IN 10MTRS, SIGNAL POST AND PORTHOLES HAVE BEEN RECOVERED, PROPELLER STILL IN PLACE. (DIVE SCOTLAND VOL.III PUBLISHED 1992). NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRUCK A FLOATING OBJECT NEAR SWEINNA HOLM, YELL SOUND. SKIPPER TRIED TO RUN VESSEL AGROUND BUT SHE ROLLED OVER AND SANK. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL VOL.223).

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FAQ

Where is the PROVIDER wreck located?

The PROVIDER wreck is located at coordinates 60 36.465 N,1 13.418 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROVIDER?

The seabed around the PROVIDER lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the PROVIDER sink?

The PROVIDER sank on Feb 4, 1976.

When was the wreck of the PROVIDER discovered?

The wreck of the PROVIDER was discovered in 1976.

What country did the PROVIDER belong to?

The PROVIDER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PROVIDER?

The PROVIDER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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