Weayne Dala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Weayne dala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.988 N,5 42.522 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.666467
  • Longitude: -5.708700
Wreck Depth 5 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WEAYNE DALA
Type stern trawler
Flag GB
Length 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 1998

Surveying Details

HH272/400/02 7.7.97 SANK IN 553958.1N, 054228.3W IN APPROX 9FMS. STEEL HULL WHEELHOUSE FWD. (MRCC CLYDE, FAX DTD 1.7.97). HH272/400/02 9.7.97 LOCATED BY E/S IN 553959.5N, 054227.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH 6MTRS. STREAM OF AIR BUBBLES AND OIL DROPLETS CONFIRMED THE ECHO AS A NEW WK. (COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTS, FAX DTD 3.7.97). TIDAL HT AT TIME OF SOUNDING WAS 0.7MTR. INS AS WK 5MTRS - NM 2846/97. HH272/400/02 7.1.98 WK MOVED INTO SHALLOWER WATER IN 554026N, 054400.5W. MARKED BY YELLOW BUOY, FL(4)10S, 10MTRS N OF WK. WILL BE RECOVERED WHEN POSSIBLE. (MRSC OBAN, FAX DTD 24.12.97). NCA YET, MAY NOT BE THIS WK.HH272/400/02 7.1.98 INSHORE WK CONFIRMED AS THAT OF 'WEAYNE DALA'. (TELECON WKO/MRSC OBAN DTD 7.1.98). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 520/98.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND QUICKLY SANK. CREW OF TWO RECOVERED BY FV GREEN ISLE.

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FAQ

Where is the WEAYNE DALA wreck located?

The WEAYNE DALA wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.988 N,5 42.522 W.

How deep is the WEAYNE DALA and where exactly is it located?

The WEAYNE DALA lies at a depth of about 5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 39.988 N,5 42.522 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WEAYNE DALA?

The seabed around the WEAYNE DALA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the WEAYNE DALA sink?

The WEAYNE DALA sank on Jul 1, 1997.

When was the wreck of the WEAYNE DALA discovered?

The wreck of the WEAYNE DALA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the WEAYNE DALA belong to?

The WEAYNE DALA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WEAYNE DALA?

The WEAYNE DALA is classified as a stern trawler.

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