Sarah Visholm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sarah visholm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.426 N,0 24.295 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.590433
  • Longitude: 0.404917
Wreck Depth 10.9 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARAH VISHOLM
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18 m
Orientation 45
Tonnage 36
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2007

Surveying Details

HH242/352/01 17.4.89 HH242/352/01 17.4.89 LOCATED IN 533448N, 002423E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR BY BAR SWEEP AT 4.1, FOUL AT 4.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15.7MTRS. MARKED BY E CARD. BUOY, VQ(3) 5S, LAID 1 CABLE E, AND W CARD. BUOY, Q(9) 15S, LAID 1 CABLE W FROM WK. (OCC HARWICH, TLX DTD 31.3.89 & THNM 7/89, 5.4.89). INS AS SW 4.1MTRS WITH LT BUOYS. - NM 1294/89. HH242/352/01 18.7.89 HH242/352/01 18.7.89 EXAM'D IN 533524.5N, 002424E [OGB] USING HSA. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.9, FOUL AT 11.9MTRS. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY MATERIAL BROUGHT TO SURFACE BY SWEEP. BUOYS HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN. (OCC HARWICH TLX DTD 17.7.89 & TELECON). WZ 840 ISSUED. AMEND TO SW 10.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2225/89. HH242/352/01 11.8.89 HH242/352/01 11.8.89 EXAM'D BY THV MERMAID 17.7.89. DETAILS SUPPLIED. (TH, 28.7.89). NFA. HH242/570/07 23.9.99 HH242/570/07 23.9.99 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 0.5 MILES OF CHARTED POSN. (TH, LTR DTD 21.9.99). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 3851/99. 6.9.13 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

COLLIDED WITH M BULK CARRIER DOCELOTUS, WHICH WAS AT ANCHOR, WHILE PROCEEDING TO FISHING GROUND. SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGE TO BOW AND LATER SANK WHILE IN TOW OF HUMBER LIFEBOAT.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the SARAH VISHOLM wreck located?

The SARAH VISHOLM wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.426 N,0 24.295 E.

How deep is the SARAH VISHOLM and where exactly is it located?

The SARAH VISHOLM lies at a depth of about 10.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.426 N,0 24.295 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SARAH VISHOLM?

The seabed around the SARAH VISHOLM lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SARAH VISHOLM sink?

The SARAH VISHOLM sank on Mar 30, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SARAH VISHOLM discovered?

The wreck of the SARAH VISHOLM was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SARAH VISHOLM belong to?

The SARAH VISHOLM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SARAH VISHOLM?

The SARAH VISHOLM had a tonnage of 36 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARAH VISHOLM?

The SARAH VISHOLM is classified as a fishing vessel.

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