Watchful Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Watchful Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.801 N,1 59.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.696683
  • Longitude: -1.990000
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WATCHFUL
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH266/400/03 3.10.94 SANK IN 574152N, 015915W [OGB]. (LL 1.10.94 & MRCC ABERDEEN TLX 30.9.94). WAIT FURTHER. NCA. HH266/400/03 18.10.94 VESSEL BEING REMOVED. NOT NOW A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. TO BE REMOVED BY 17.10.94. RADIO WARNING CANCELLED. (TELECON RNW/HARBOURMASTER FRAZERBURGH 14.10.94). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 1994

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK HALF MILE OFF FRAZERBURGH HARBOUR. ALL FOUR CREW RESCUED.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the WATCHFUL wreck located?

The WATCHFUL wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.801 N,1 59.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WATCHFUL?

The seabed around the WATCHFUL lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the WATCHFUL sink?

The WATCHFUL sank on Sep 30, 1994.

When was the wreck of the WATCHFUL discovered?

The wreck of the WATCHFUL was discovered in 1994.

What country did the WATCHFUL belong to?

The WATCHFUL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WATCHFUL?

The WATCHFUL had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the WATCHFUL?

The WATCHFUL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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