Rolling Stone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rolling stone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0.378 N,2 31.434 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.006300
  • Longitude: -2.523900
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROLLING STONE
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 10.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2004

Surveying Details

HH264/350/01 23.5.91 AGROUND IN 560030N, 023054W. (LL 20.5.91). WILL BREAK UP QUICKLY. NCA. HH091/047/01 2.1.03 WRECKAGE HAS RECENTLY BEEN CLEARED AND LIES ON THE SHORE CLOSE NW OF THE HARBOUR. EXTENSIVE AREA OF WRECKAGE ON THE BEACH IS CENTRED ON 5600.381N, 0231.343W [WGD]. CLEAR UP OPERATION IN HAND. (NP 1016, HI 1047). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER WAS SWAMPED BY INCOMING TIDE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 0.378 N,2 31.434 W
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FAQ

Where is the ROLLING STONE wreck located?

The ROLLING STONE wreck is located at coordinates 56 0.378 N,2 31.434 W.

When did the ROLLING STONE sink?

The ROLLING STONE sank on May 18, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ROLLING STONE discovered?

The wreck of the ROLLING STONE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ROLLING STONE belong to?

The ROLLING STONE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ROLLING STONE?

The ROLLING STONE is classified as a yacht.

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