Quo Vadis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Quo vadis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 48.919 N,1 8.402 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.815317
  • Longitude: -1.140033
Wreck Depth 88.4 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name QUO VADIS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 26.8 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 32
Sonar Width 10.3
Shadow Height 21.5
Orientation 8
Tonnage 145
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2025

Surveying Details

H4473/70 14.9.70 SANK 4.5M SSE OF SUMBURGH HD IN 60-65FMS. (LLOYDS VOL.201 & LERWICK CG). PLOTS 120DEG 5.2M FROM SUMBURGH HD LT. INS AS NDW. BR STD. 4.7.78 AMEND TO USC 85MTRS. BR STD. H2073/82 29.9.83 LOCATED 8.8.83 IN 594854N, 010740W [OGB]. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED. DCS3 HT 15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. LYING 010/190DEGS. (NP 1008, DTD 3.9.83). AMEND TO WK 95MTRS. BR STD. H2334/84 18.12.85 EXAM'D 15.7.85 IN 594858N, 010816W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 99 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.1MTRS, LENGTH 31MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 010/190DEG. (NP 1008, HI 244). AMEND TO WK 99MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2025000406869 02.09.25 EXAM'D 26.8.2024; WK LOCATED IN 5948.919N, 0108.402W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 88.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 10.3MTRS, HT 21.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 008/188 DEGS. (NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1782, H525-541) AMEND NDW 88MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, CAPSIZED & SANK 4M SE OF SUMBURGH HEAD, SHETLANDS. FISHING NETS STILL ATTACHED TO WK. CREW OF TEN SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.201).

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FAQ

Where is the QUO VADIS wreck located?

The QUO VADIS wreck is located at coordinates 59 48.919 N,1 8.402 W.

How deep is the QUO VADIS and where exactly is it located?

The QUO VADIS lies at a depth of about 88.4 meters and is located at coordinates 59 48.919 N,1 8.402 W.

How deep is the seabed around the QUO VADIS?

The seabed around the QUO VADIS lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the QUO VADIS sink?

The QUO VADIS sank on Sep 3, 1970.

When was the wreck of the QUO VADIS discovered?

The wreck of the QUO VADIS was discovered in 1970.

What country did the QUO VADIS belong to?

The QUO VADIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the QUO VADIS?

The QUO VADIS had a tonnage of 145 tons.

What type of wreck is the QUO VADIS?

The QUO VADIS is classified as a trawler.

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