Two Sisters Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Two sisters Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.564 N,3 24.724 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.326067
  • Longitude: -3.412067
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TWO SISTERS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.1 m
Sonar Length 9.8
Sonar Width 5.2
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 130
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1997
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Surveying Details

HH232/490/05 25.9.97 HH232/490/05 25.9.97 SANK IN 501930N, 032424W [OGB], 148DEGS, 5.2M BERRY HEAD. (BRIXHAM CG, TLX DTD 11.9.97). PLOTS IN 52MTRS. CHART AS USC PA 38MTRS. - NM 3914/97. 3.5.13 3.5.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5019.564N, 0324.724W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.2 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 9.8MTRS, WIDTH 5.2MTRS, HT 2.8MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. BOWS NW. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE IN MBES. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER OVER THE GUNWHALE IN SE FORCE 5, SEA STATE 3. CREW UNABLE TO SHUT HATCHES. LATER SANK. CREW OF THREE TOOK TO LIFERAFT AND WERE RESCUED BY FV 'Y VENTURE'. (MRSC BRIXHAM).

General Comments

BOWS NW, SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE IN MBES DATA

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.564 N,3 24.724 W
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FAQ

Where is the TWO SISTERS wreck located?

The TWO SISTERS wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.564 N,3 24.724 W.

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

The TWO SISTERS lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.564 N,3 24.724 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TWO SISTERS?

The seabed around the TWO SISTERS lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the TWO SISTERS sink?

The TWO SISTERS sank on Sep 10, 1997.

When was the wreck of the TWO SISTERS discovered?

The wreck of the TWO SISTERS was discovered in 1997.

What country did the TWO SISTERS belong to?

The TWO SISTERS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TWO SISTERS?

The TWO SISTERS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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