Solan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Solan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 36.56 N,3 25.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.609333
  • Longitude: -3.433183
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLAN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 25.9 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 85
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2020

Surveying Details

HH268/410/02 13.11.95 WENT AGROUND IN 583600N, 032800W. (MRSC PENTLAND, TLX DTD 1.11.95). POSN PLOTS INSHORE, AMENDED TO 583636N, 032554W FOR PLOTTING. BR STD. 3.4.97 ATTEMPTS MADE TO SALVAGE BUT UNSUCCESSFUL. UNLIKELY THAT FURTHER ATTEMPS WILL BE MADE. (LL 15.11.95).

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND AT MURKLE HEAD AFTER LEAVING SCRABSTER. CREW OF SIX RESCUED.

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FAQ

Where is the SOLAN wreck located?

The SOLAN wreck is located at coordinates 58 36.56 N,3 25.991 W.

When did the SOLAN sink?

The SOLAN sank on Nov 1, 1995.

When was the wreck of the SOLAN discovered?

The wreck of the SOLAN was discovered in 1995.

What country did the SOLAN belong to?

The SOLAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SOLAN?

The SOLAN had a tonnage of 85 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLAN?

The SOLAN is classified as a trawler.

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