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
  • Latitude: 58.144617
  • Longitude: -6.374433
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
Last Amended Date Jun 19, 2009

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].

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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FAQ

Where is the SANDY BAY wreck located?

The SANDY BAY wreck is located at coordinates 58 8.677 N,6 22.466 W.

How deep is the SANDY BAY and where exactly is it located?

The SANDY BAY lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 58 8.677 N,6 22.466 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANDY BAY?

The seabed around the SANDY BAY lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the SANDY BAY sink?

The SANDY BAY sank on Oct 16, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SANDY BAY discovered?

The wreck of the SANDY BAY was discovered in 1984.

What country did the SANDY BAY belong to?

The SANDY BAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SANDY BAY?

The SANDY BAY had a tonnage of 46 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANDY BAY?

The SANDY BAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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