Saffron Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Saffron Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 55.651 N,7 28.652 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SAFFRON |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 9.1 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 8, 1986 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1986 |
| Last Detection Year | 2018 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4458/80 23.6.86 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 565540N, 072836W [OGB] APPROX. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER. (STORNOWAY CG, 8.6.86). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK ON S SIDE OF SNUASIMUL ISLAND, OFF VATERSAY. (STORNOWAY CG).
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General Comments
CREEL BOAT