Sovereign Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sovereign Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 41.077 N,1 56.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.684617
  • Longitude: -1.938467
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOVEREIGN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 26 m
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 2005
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.2.07 STRUCK ROCKS AND WAS HOLED. REMAINS INTACT ON ROCKS AT CAIRNBULG POINT. (FISHING NEWS, 26.1.07). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 13.11.12 SHOWN IN 5741.077N, 0156.308W [WGD] ON SUPPLIED CHART IMAGE. STILL IN POSN IN SEPTEMBER 2012 HAVING SURVIVED THE WINTER STORMS. A VERY PROMINENT FEATURE WHICH SHOULD BE CHARTED. (D THOMPSON, EMAIL DTD 2.11.12 TO R MILLARD). INS AS ST.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARGOLA. BUILT IN 1974 BY J LEWIS & SONS. A TWIN-RIG TRAWLER.

General Comments

INTACT, 45 DEG LIST TO STBD, BOWS APPROX 235 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the SOVEREIGN wreck located?

The SOVEREIGN wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.077 N,1 56.308 W.

When did the SOVEREIGN sink?

The SOVEREIGN sank on Dec 18, 2005.

When was the wreck of the SOVEREIGN discovered?

The wreck of the SOVEREIGN was discovered in 2005.

What country did the SOVEREIGN belong to?

The SOVEREIGN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SOVEREIGN?

The SOVEREIGN is classified as a trawler.