Quest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Quest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.156 N,3 19.42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.469267
  • Longitude: -3.323667
Wreck Depth 31.86 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUEST
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 6.3
Shadow Height 1.3
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Surveying Details

HH232/353/01 23.9.91 STRUCK UNDERWATER OBJECT IN APPROX 502826N, 032050W [OGB], THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK ABOUT 1 MILE NE OF THAT POSN. (BRIXHAM CG, 21.9.91). NCA. HH232/353/01 23.9.91 LOCATED IN 502806.5N, 031919W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.0, FOUL AT 24.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.1 IN GEN DEPTH 32.5MTRS. WILL NOT BE BUOYED. (OCC, TH HARWICH, 23.9.91). - NM 2874/91. HH232/353/01 16.10.91 SWEPT CLEARANCE OF 20.9MTRS OBTAINED BY CHAIN SWEEPING. (TH, 3.10.91). NCA. SEP 2015/000019320 7.7.15 EXAM'D 10.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.86MTRS IN 5028.156N, 0319.420W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 34MTRS. LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 6.3MTRS, HEIGHT 1.3MTRS. BROKEN UP. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT. WAS HOLED AND SANK. (BRIXHAM MRSC).

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the QUEST wreck located?

The QUEST wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.156 N,3 19.42 W.

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

The QUEST lies at a depth of about 31.86 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.156 N,3 19.42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUEST?

The seabed around the QUEST lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the QUEST sink?

The QUEST sank on Sep 21, 1991.

When was the wreck of the QUEST discovered?

The wreck of the QUEST was discovered in 1991.

What country did the QUEST belong to?

The QUEST belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the QUEST?

The QUEST had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUEST?

The QUEST is classified as a fishing vessel.

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