Sovereign Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sovereign Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 51.88 N,5 46.406 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.864667
  • Longitude: -5.773433
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOVEREIGN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH272/670/03 8.11.95 WENT AGROUND IN 575154N, 054618W. (LL 4.11.95). BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5751.880N, 0546.406W.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2020

Circumstances of loss

HIT ROCKS. TWO OF CREW RESCUED BY HELICOPTER, ONE MAN MISSING.

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FAQ

Where is the SOVEREIGN wreck located?

The SOVEREIGN wreck is located at coordinates 57 51.88 N,5 46.406 W.

When did the SOVEREIGN sink?

The SOVEREIGN sank on Nov 2, 1995.

When was the wreck of the SOVEREIGN discovered?

The wreck of the SOVEREIGN was discovered in 1995.

What country did the SOVEREIGN belong to?

The SOVEREIGN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SOVEREIGN?

The SOVEREIGN had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOVEREIGN?

The SOVEREIGN is classified as a trawler.

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