Southover Scorpio Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Southover scorpio Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 8.294 N,4 59.846 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.138233
  • Longitude: -4.997433
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOUTHOVER SCORPIO
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.3 m
Tonnage 11
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers S CARDINAL LT BUOY, RACON 'D' 100MTRS S
Surveying Details HH232/420/03 22.12.97 HH232/420/03 22.12.97 WK LOCATED IN 500815.5N, 045947W [OGB]. S CARDINAL LT BUOY, RACON 'D', 100MTRS S. (TH, TLX DTD 9.12.97). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH232/420/03 22.12.97 HH232/420/03 22.12.97 VESSEL LIFTED 12.12.97. TOWED INTO FALMOUTH 13.12.97. (TELECON WKO/MRCC FALMOUTH, 22.12.97). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO wreck located?

The SOUTHOVER SCORPIO wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.294 N,4 59.846 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO?

The seabed around the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO sink?

The SOUTHOVER SCORPIO sank on Dec 5, 1997.

When was the wreck of the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO discovered?

The wreck of the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO was discovered in 1997.

What country did the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO belong to?

The SOUTHOVER SCORPIO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO?

The SOUTHOVER SCORPIO had a tonnage of 11 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOUTHOVER SCORPIO?

The SOUTHOVER SCORPIO is classified as a fishing vessel.