Scathros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scathros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 59.325 N,6 0.851 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.988750
  • Longitude: -6.014183
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCATHROS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10 m
Sonar Length 10
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 40
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 2005
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2012

Surveying Details

HH288/400/07 27.7.05 SANK IN 5359.4N, 0600.6W [?OSI]. (MRSC BELFAST, FAX DTD 19.7.05). FOR FILING ONLY. HH288/400/07 27.7.05 SANK IN 5359.5N, 0600.7W [?WGD]. (MRCC DUBLIN, FAX DTD 19.7.05). NCA. HH288/400/07 1.8.05 NOT FOUND IN REPORTED POSN. (MRCC DUBLIN, FAX DTD 31.7.05). AMEND DEAD. NEVER CHARTED. NCA. 27.3.12 LOCATED 9.2011 IN 5359.325N, 0600.851W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.33MTRS. LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1351, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). SCOUR 1MTR DEEP AT NE END. INTACT, UPRIGHT. ?BOWS SW. INS AS WK 18.3MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KEVIN TRAINOR, KILKEEL, CO. DOWN. WAS DRIFTING WITH ENGINE TROUBLE WHEN INVOLVED IN COLLISION WITH FV EMMANUEL. CREW ABANDONED TO THE THE EMMANUEL & SCATHROS SUBSEQUENTLY SANK. (BELFAST MRSC).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the SCATHROS wreck located?

The SCATHROS wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.325 N,6 0.851 W.

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

The SCATHROS lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.325 N,6 0.851 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCATHROS?

The seabed around the SCATHROS lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the SCATHROS sink?

The SCATHROS sank on Jul 19, 2005.

When was the wreck of the SCATHROS discovered?

The wreck of the SCATHROS was discovered in 2005.

What country did the SCATHROS belong to?

The SCATHROS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SCATHROS?

The SCATHROS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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