Renown Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Renown ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 9.292 N,3 15.999 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.154867
  • Longitude: -3.266650
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RENOWN II
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18 m
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 150
Tonnage 41
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,000.8,135
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2017

Surveying Details

H3060/79 12.4.79 H3060/79 12.4.79 SANK IN 580930N, 031548W [OGB]. (MRSC WICK, TLX 10.4.79). INS AS WK USCPA 35MTRS. BR STD. HH091/150/01 23.1.08 SEP 2008/000007851 & HH091/150/01 23.1.08 EXAM'D 5.8.06 IN 5809.292N, 0315.999W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.3 IN GEN DEPTH 55.0MTRS. NO SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 135 DEGS. LENGTH 11MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, UPRIGHT WK. POSSIBLE ANCHOR CHAIN OR TOWROPE EXTENDS 20MTRS SE FROM THE WK WITHIN AN AREA OF SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BEGAN TAKING ON WATER. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY ROYAL SERVICE AFTER BEING ABANDONED. EVENTUALLY SANK.

General Comments

SMALL UPRIGHT WK

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FAQ

Where is the RENOWN II wreck located?

The RENOWN II wreck is located at coordinates 58 9.292 N,3 15.999 W.

How deep is the RENOWN II and where exactly is it located?

The RENOWN II lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 58 9.292 N,3 15.999 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RENOWN II?

The seabed around the RENOWN II lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the RENOWN II sink?

The RENOWN II sank on Apr 10, 1979.

When was the wreck of the RENOWN II discovered?

The wreck of the RENOWN II was discovered in 1979.

What country did the RENOWN II belong to?

The RENOWN II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RENOWN II?

The RENOWN II had a tonnage of 41 tons.

What type of wreck is the RENOWN II?

The RENOWN II is classified as a fishing vessel.

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