Provider A Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Provider a Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20.908 N,1 19.695 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.348467
  • Longitude: -1.328250
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROVIDER A
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Sonar Length 17
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 152
Tonnage 61
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

HH242/350/01 18.12.91 SANK IN 552054N, 011950W IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. (TYNE TEES CG MRSC, 6.12.91). INS AS USC PA 45MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 30.6.99 IN 5520.908N, 0119.695W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.0 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 152/332 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 46MTRS. BR STD. 26.7.04 DIVED IN 5520.91N, 0119.69E [WGD]. INTACT AND FULLY EQUIPPED. CONFIRMED AS BEING 'PROVIDER'. (I MCCARTNEY, TELECON). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING WATER AND SINKING. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF FV TRUE VINE.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the PROVIDER A wreck located?

The PROVIDER A wreck is located at coordinates 55 20.908 N,1 19.695 W.

How deep is the PROVIDER A and where exactly is it located?

The PROVIDER A lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 55 20.908 N,1 19.695 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROVIDER A?

The seabed around the PROVIDER A lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the PROVIDER A sink?

The PROVIDER A sank on Dec 6, 1991.

When was the wreck of the PROVIDER A discovered?

The wreck of the PROVIDER A was discovered in 1991.

What country did the PROVIDER A belong to?

The PROVIDER A belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PROVIDER A?

The PROVIDER A had a tonnage of 61 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROVIDER A?

The PROVIDER A is classified as a fishing vessel.

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