Three Sisters Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Three sisters Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.952 N,5 3.391 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.465867
  • Longitude: -5.056517
Wreck Depth 127 m
Water Depth 131 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THREE SISTERS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.6 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 162
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1994
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details HH208/400/02 19.10.94 HH208/400/02 19.10.94 SANK IN 542942N, 050615W [OGB]. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLX DTD 17.10.94). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH208/400/02 27.10.94 HH208/400/02 27.10.94 VESSEL SANK IN 542832N, 050452W. (HMS BLACKWATER, HN DTD 17.10.94). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH208/400/04 30.9.99 HH208/400/04 30.9.99 LOCATED IN 5427.96N, 0503.38W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 127.1 IN GEN DEPTH 131MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 29.10.99). - NM 4055/99. HH090/821/01 2.3.00 HH090/821/01 2.3.00 EXAM'D 16.9.99 IN 5427.952N, 0503.391W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 127.1 IN GEN DEPTH 130MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LIES 162/342 DEGS. SMALL DEBRIS FIELD CLOSE TO WK. TWO ISOLATED CONTACTS WITHIN 500MTRS, THOUGHT TO BE OTTER BOARDS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 821). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2000

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW OF 3 SAVED.

General Comments

INTACT, FISHING GEAR WITHIN 500MTRS

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FAQ

Where is the THREE SISTERS wreck located?

The THREE SISTERS wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.952 N,5 3.391 W.

How deep is the THREE SISTERS and where exactly is it located?

The THREE SISTERS lies at a depth of about 127 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.952 N,5 3.391 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THREE SISTERS?

The seabed around the THREE SISTERS lies at approximately 131 meters deep.

When did the THREE SISTERS sink?

The THREE SISTERS sank on Oct 17, 1994.

When was the wreck of the THREE SISTERS discovered?

The wreck of the THREE SISTERS was discovered in 1994.

What country did the THREE SISTERS belong to?

The THREE SISTERS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the THREE SISTERS?

The THREE SISTERS had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the THREE SISTERS?

The THREE SISTERS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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