Solway Firth Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Solway firth Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 26.49 N,5 34.066 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 37 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SOLWAY FIRTH |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 16.2 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 8, 1977 |
| Original Detection Year | 1977 |
| Last Detection Year | 2014 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 10.2.77 SINKING POSN REPD AS 562630N, 053400W APPROX BY SKIPPER, MR SIMMONDS. (LL 227). POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 16.4.14 NOT SHOWN IN M/B DATA. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1354, BDC). AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK 1.75M ESE OF LADY'S ROCK. CREW OF TWO RECOVERED BY A NORTHERN DIVERS BOAT. (LL & SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND).
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