Screwdriver Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Screwdriver Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.034 N,1 11.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.750567
  • Longitude: -1.184783
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCREWDRIVER
Type speed boat
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2000

Surveying Details

21.7.75 21.7.75 POWERBOAT 'SCREWDRIVER' CAUGHT FIRE OFF FISHBOURNE ISLE OF WIGHT 1730 19JULY 1975. VESSEL SANK AFTER ATTEMPTS MADE TO TOW HER ASHORE. (LL, 21.7.75). APPROX POSN 504500N, 011100W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. H1937/80 10.8.82 H1937/80 10.8.82 CONFIRMED BY MR WALSH THAT THE VESSEL HAD BEEN SALVAGED. (SCESU, HI 4(B)). AMENDED TO LIFT. 11.11.13 11.11.13 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

21.7.75 POWERBOAT 'SCREWDRIVER' CAUGHT FIRE OFF FISHBOURNE ISLE OF WIGHT 1730, 19TH JULY, 1975. CREW TAKEN OFF AND LANDED AT COWES VESSEL SANK AFTER ATTEMPTS MADE TO TOW HER ASHORE. (LL, 21.7.75).

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FAQ

Where is the SCREWDRIVER wreck located?

The SCREWDRIVER wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.034 N,1 11.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCREWDRIVER?

The seabed around the SCREWDRIVER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SCREWDRIVER sink?

The SCREWDRIVER sank on Jul 19, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SCREWDRIVER discovered?

The wreck of the SCREWDRIVER was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the SCREWDRIVER?

The SCREWDRIVER is classified as a speed boat.

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