Sceptre Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | lifted |
|
Sceptre Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 59.997 N,2 32.091 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SCEPTRE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 15 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 15, 1973 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1973 |
| Last Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 21.8.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560030N, 023200W APPROX. (LL, 21.8.73). NCA. H1280/75 10.3.75 REFLOATED NEXT TIDE. (LOCAL COASTGUARD REPORTS, LTR FROM C J ASTEN DTD 7.3.75). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 4, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
AGROUND 1/2 MILE W OF DUNBAR HARBOUR. CREW OF 2 RECOVERED BY DUNBAR LIFEBOAT. LATER TOWED IN DUNBAR HARBOUR. (LL).
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