Spes Bona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Spes bona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 29.989 N,6 24.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.499817
  • Longitude: -6.400983
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPES BONA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.3 m
Tonnage 18
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1981
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Surveying Details

H4458/80 1.6.81 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS 563000N, 062400W. (OBAN MRSC, 21.5.81). FOR FILING ONLY. 1.6.81 ATTEMPTS BEING MADE TO REFLOAT. LATER REPORTED COMPLETELY COVERED IN 30FT OF WATER. CONSIDERED TO BE OF NO DANGER TO SHIPPING. (OBAN MRSC, TELECON 1.6.81). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5629.989N, 0624.059W. 11.3.13 NOT LOCATED 2012 USING M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND AND ABANDONED. CREW RECOVERED BY FV FREY. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SPES BONA wreck located?

The SPES BONA wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.989 N,6 24.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPES BONA?

The seabed around the SPES BONA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SPES BONA sink?

The SPES BONA sank on May 20, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SPES BONA discovered?

The wreck of the SPES BONA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SPES BONA belong to?

The SPES BONA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SPES BONA?

The SPES BONA had a tonnage of 18 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPES BONA?

The SPES BONA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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