Swallow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Swallow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 46.338 N,4 48.486 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.772300
  • Longitude: -4.808100
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWALLOW
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 24.4
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2003

Surveying Details

H1281/83 5.2.83 H1281/83 5.2.83 WK LOCATED IN LUCE BAY IN APPROX POSN 544610N, 044830W, WHILE RECOVERING TRAWLER'S NETS. PROBABLY OLD TARGET VESSEL FROM MOD RANGE. (P C MILLER, 19.1.83). H1310/83 3.6.83 H1310/83 3.6.83 WK AGAIN DIVED ON. IDENTIFIED AS THE SWALLOW. PROBABLY AN EX-DRIFTER, LATER USED AS A LIGHTSHIP AND LATER AGAIN AS A TARGET SHIP. ABOUT 80FT LONG, LYING E/W ON ITS SIDE. HIGHEST POINT STANDS 5MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 16MTRS. NO DANGER TO SHIPPING. (P C MILLER, 24.5.83). SOME DOUBT AS TO POSN. NCA YET. H1310/88 15.4.88 H1310/88 15.4.88 AMENDED POSN IS 544620N, 044825W. (P C MILLER, 28.3.88). INS AS WK 9MTRS - NM 1355/88. HH091/046/01 12.11.03 HH091/046/01 12.11.03 NOT LOCATED BY MULTIBEAM AND DCS3. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1046). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING A GALE IN 1967 OR 1968.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, LENGTH/HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 46.338 N,4 48.486 W
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FAQ

Where is the SWALLOW wreck located?

The SWALLOW wreck is located at coordinates 54 46.338 N,4 48.486 W.

How deep is the SWALLOW and where exactly is it located?

The SWALLOW lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 54 46.338 N,4 48.486 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SWALLOW?

The seabed around the SWALLOW lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SWALLOW discovered?

The wreck of the SWALLOW was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SWALLOW belong to?

The SWALLOW belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SWALLOW?

The SWALLOW is classified as a drifter.

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