Questing Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Category | foul ground |
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Questing Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 51.781 N,3 48.919 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 7 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | QUESTING |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 20, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4242/75 24.9.75 H4242/75 24.9.75 REPORTED SUNK IN 575048N, 035000W AFTER UNSUCCESSFUL SALVAGE ATTEMPT. (WICK CG, TLX DTD 23.9.75). 13.10.75 13.10.75 2FT OF MAST SHOWING AT LOW TIDE IN POSN 575148N, 034850W. LOCAL OPINION IS THAT VESSEL WILL COME FURTHER ASHORE DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (LL, 11.10.75). H4242/75 2.12.75 H4242/75 2.12.75 WRECK IN 575148N, 034850W. NOW BREAKING UP. LARGE PIECES OF WRECKAGE COMING ASHORE OVER PAST WEEK. NOT VISIBLE AT LW. (COASTGUARD WICK, TLX DTD 2.12.75). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 18, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
DRIVEN ASHORE AND HOLED FROM MOORINGS OFF PORTMAKOMACK. HAD BEEN EMPLOYED ON SURVEY NEAR TARBATNESS, CROMARTY. NO CREW ON BOARD. (LL).
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