Provider (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Provider (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.013 N,4 44.417 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.250217
  • Longitude: -4.740283
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROVIDER (POSSIBLY)
Type beam trawler
Flag GB
Length 11.9 m
Shadow Height 1.1
Tonnage 27
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1995
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Surveying Details

HH216/400/03 15.11.95 DISTRESS BEACON ALERT IN 511306N, 045118W AT 062221UTC NOV. (MRCC SWANSEA, TLX DTD 7.11.95). NCA. BEACON HAD DRIFTED. POSN TOO VAGUE. 16.5.97 REQUEST FROM MARINE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BRANCH TO PROVIDE THEM WITH POSN IF WK IS EVER LOCATED. CONCLUSION THAT VESSEL WAS LOST IN 511400N, 044700W. (MAIB, LTR DTD 1.5.97). NCA. HH090/798/01 11.1.00 EXAM'D 3.11.99 IN 5115.013N, 0444.417W [WGD] USING DGPS. NOT SEEN ON E/S. GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. COMPRISES OF 3 SMALL DCS3 CONTACTS WITH MAX DCS3 HT 1.1MTR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND, GRAVEL AND ROCK OUTCROPS. LOCAL FISHERMEN REPORT LOSING LOBSTER POTS ON AN OBSTN IN THIS POSN. POTS WITH BLACK PAINT HAVE BEEN RECOVERED IN THIS POSN. NCA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 798). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH091/158/01 16.7.08 LOCATED 1.6.07 BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). RETAIN FOUL. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

LOST APPROX 3 MILES NW OF LUNDY. CREW OF THREE MISSING. EXTENSIVE SEARCH LOCATED EMPTY RAFT, WRECKAGE AND OIL SLICKS. VESSEL CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL.

General Comments

MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 15.013 N,4 44.417 W
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FAQ

Where is the PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.013 N,4 44.417 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROVIDER (POSSIBLY)?

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

When did the PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 7, 1995.

When was the wreck of the PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1995.

What country did the PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PROVIDER (POSSIBLY)?

The PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 27 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROVIDER (POSSIBLY)?

The PROVIDER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a beam trawler.

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