Ptarmigan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ptarmigan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 8.478 N,2 28.238 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.141300
  • Longitude: -2.470633
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PTARMIGAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11 m
Sonar Length 12
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 120
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1987
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2004

Surveying Details

H3726/85 5.2.87 SANK IN POSN 560827N, 022802W. (LL 19.1.87). INS AS USCPA 35MTRS. - NM 585/87. 17.1.87 SANK IN 560827N, 022818W. KEEL TO MASTHEAD MEASURMENT APPROX 40FT. (MRSC FORTH , 17.1.87). NCA. HH091/051/01 19.1.03 EXAM'D 17.10.03 IN 5608.478N, 0228.238W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.8 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 1051). AMEND WK 46MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 AMEND BY NM. - NM 1306/04.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK UNIDENTIFIED FLOATING OBJECT AND WAS HOLED. LATER SANK.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the PTARMIGAN wreck located?

The PTARMIGAN wreck is located at coordinates 56 8.478 N,2 28.238 W.

How deep is the PTARMIGAN and where exactly is it located?

The PTARMIGAN lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 56 8.478 N,2 28.238 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PTARMIGAN?

The seabed around the PTARMIGAN lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the PTARMIGAN sink?

The PTARMIGAN sank on Jan 17, 1987.

When was the wreck of the PTARMIGAN discovered?

The wreck of the PTARMIGAN was discovered in 1987.

What country did the PTARMIGAN belong to?

The PTARMIGAN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the PTARMIGAN?

The PTARMIGAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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