Sapphire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sapphire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 6.95 N,4 25.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.115833
  • Longitude: -4.418667
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAPPHIRE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 1991

Surveying Details

HH210/350/01 25.1.91 HH210/350/01 25.1.91 AGROUND IN 530718N, 042312W. (HOLYHEAD MRSC, 240715Z JAN) DRIFTED OFF GRAMPIAN CASTLE AND SANK. LOCATED BY CAERNARFON HBR MASTER IN 530654N, 042512W. MARKED TEMPORARILY BY BUOYS. (HOLYHEAD MRSC 241200Z JAN) - WZ 181 ISSUED - NCA YET. HH210/350/01 6.3.91 HH210/350/01 6.3.91 DISPERSAL OPERATIONS, PROBABLY USING EXPLOSIVES, BEING DISCUSSED. NO FIRM TIMETABLE YET. (CAERNARFON HBR MASTER, TELECON) - TNM ISSUED. 26.4.91 26.4.91 REPORTED BY FISHERMEN TO HAVE BROKEN UP. BUOY HAS DISAPPEARED. (HBR MASTER, CAERNARFON, TELECON) - NCA YET. HH210/350/01 11.6.91 HH210/350/01 11.6.91 BUOY IS MISSING. SMALL MOUND, 2MTRS HIGH, LOCATED 26.5.91 USING E/S IN 530656N, 042503W IN GEN DEPTH ABOUT 7MTRS. LOCALS STATE WK HAS STARTED TO BREAK UP OR SINK INTO THE SANDBANK. (K HURLEY, 28.5.91) - CHART AS USC PA 5MTRS - NM 1770/91.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON UNMARKED WK OF GRAMPIAN CASTLE AND WAS ABANDONED. LATER FLOATED OFF AND SANK. (HOLYHEAD MRSC)

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FAQ

Where is the SAPPHIRE wreck located?

The SAPPHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.95 N,4 25.12 W.

How deep is the SAPPHIRE and where exactly is it located?

The SAPPHIRE lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 6.95 N,4 25.12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAPPHIRE?

The seabed around the SAPPHIRE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SAPPHIRE sink?

The SAPPHIRE sank on Jan 24, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SAPPHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the SAPPHIRE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SAPPHIRE belong to?

The SAPPHIRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SAPPHIRE?

The SAPPHIRE had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAPPHIRE?

The SAPPHIRE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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