Sandy Bay Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Sandy bay Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 8.677 N,6 22.466 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 11 m |
| Water Depth | 25 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SANDY BAY |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 16.5 m |
| Tonnage | 46 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 16, 1984 |
| Original Detection Year | 1984 |
| Last Detection Year | 2009 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H4458/80 5.11.84 SANK IN 580842N, 062224W IN APPROX 25MTRS OF WATER. MASTHEAD HEIGHT 40FT FROM WATERLINE. LOA 54FT. (LL, 18.10.84). INS AS WK PA 11MTRS. BR STD. 19.6.09 SHOWN IN 5808.677N, 0622.466W [EUT] ON 2529 [JUNE 09' EDN]. |
| Last Amended Date | Jun 19, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
30.10.84 REPORTED TAKING IN WATER. SAFELY ABANDONED BY 4 MAN CREW AND TOWED TO SINKING POSN BY STORNOWAY LIFEBOAT. (LL 30.10.84).
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