Silver Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Silver hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 51.548 N,6 43.861 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.859133
  • Longitude: -6.731017
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER HOPE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1976
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2022

Surveying Details

H3156/69 30.7.76 RECENT WK OF FV REPORTED IN 575134.2N, 064348W ON SGEIR BRAIGH MORE. (HMS TORQUAY, SOGNAL DTD 13.7.76). INS AS ST. BR STD. 26.7.76 CONFIRMED STILL AGROUND AND BREAKING UP. (MINCH CG, TLX DTD 26.7.76). H4458/80 24.7.84 NOT SEEN WHEN PASSING WITHIN 300MTRS OF POSN ALMOST AT LW. MAY HAVE SLIPPED INTO DEEPER WATER, OR BROKEN UP. (HMS WAKEFUL, HN 23.6.84). BR STD. RSDRA2022000034693 2.9.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1589). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND SGEIR BRIAGH MOR, EAST LOCH. ATTEMPTED TO REFLOAT. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL, 16/7/76).

General Comments

WOODEN

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FAQ

Where is the SILVER HOPE wreck located?

The SILVER HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 57 51.548 N,6 43.861 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER HOPE?

The seabed around the SILVER HOPE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the SILVER HOPE sink?

The SILVER HOPE sank on Jul 13, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SILVER HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER HOPE was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SILVER HOPE belong to?

The SILVER HOPE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SILVER HOPE?

The SILVER HOPE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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