Sleepless Nights Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sleepless nights Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.418 N,1 55.232 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.690300
  • Longitude: -1.920533
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 7.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 1988

Surveying Details

H4950/87 29.10.87 SANK IN 504123N, 015509W [OGB] IN APPROX GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. MAST AND AERIALS LIE JUST BELOW THE SURFACE. (PORTLAND CG, TELEX 17.10.87). NO FURTHER KNOWLEDGE OF ANY SALVAGE ATTEMPT. (PORTLAND CG, TELECON). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 3443/87. H1311/88/57 15.12.88 WK SALVAGED. (P BRUCE, BOLDRE MARINE, 9.11.88). AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 26/89. 23.10.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (EMU, HI 1366). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

DRAGGED FROM HER MOORINGS IN POOLE HBR DURING A GALE AND SANK. (PORTLAND CG).

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FAQ

Where is the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS wreck located?

The SLEEPLESS NIGHTS wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.418 N,1 55.232 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS?

The seabed around the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS sink?

The SLEEPLESS NIGHTS sank on Oct 16, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS discovered?

The wreck of the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS belong to?

The SLEEPLESS NIGHTS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS?

The SLEEPLESS NIGHTS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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