Transcend Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Transcend Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 13.63 N,1 7.24 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.227167
  • Longitude: 1.120667
Wreck Depth 135 m
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRANSCEND
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 23.1 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 171
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 2009
Original Detection Year 2009
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2009

Surveying Details

SEP 2009/000042492 8.6.09 OBSERVED TO SINK IN 6113.741N, 0107.550E [WGD]. (ABERDEEN CG, EMAIL FAX DTD 4.6.09). INS AS NDW. BR STD. SEP 2009/000060136 3.7.09 HAS BEEN LOCATED BY ROV IN 6113.72N, 0107.12E [WGD]. (KINGFISHER BULLETIN 13/09 DTD 25.6.09). INS AS WK USC 135MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3962/09. SEP 2009/000135981 6.10.09 LOCATED 14.6.09 IN 6113.63N, 0107.24E [WGD] BY ROV. SUBSEQUENT SURVEYS SHOW THAT THE WK REMAINS IN THE SAME POSN AND HER STRUCTURE HAS NOT SUFFERED ANY DEGREDATION SINCE THE INITIAL INCIDENT. (J DICKINSON, MCA, EMAIL DTD 2.10.09). RETAIN WK USC 135MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. HAD BEEN ABANDONED PRIOR TO SINKING. HAD 16,000 LITRES OF DIESEL ON BOARD AT TIME OF SINKING.

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FAQ

Where is the TRANSCEND wreck located?

The TRANSCEND wreck is located at coordinates 61 13.63 N,1 7.24 E.

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

The TRANSCEND lies at a depth of about 135 meters and is located at coordinates 61 13.63 N,1 7.24 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRANSCEND?

The seabed around the TRANSCEND lies at approximately 160 meters deep.

When did the TRANSCEND sink?

The TRANSCEND sank on Jun 4, 2009.

When was the wreck of the TRANSCEND discovered?

The wreck of the TRANSCEND was discovered in 2009.

What country did the TRANSCEND belong to?

The TRANSCEND belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TRANSCEND?

The TRANSCEND had a tonnage of 171 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRANSCEND?

The TRANSCEND is classified as a fishing vessel.

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