West Shore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
West shore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 16.766 N,3 9.744 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.279433
  • Longitude: 3.162400
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WEST SHORE
Type drill vessel/rig
Flag GB
Length 52.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 696
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1971
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Surveying Details

H3149/69 15.1.71 SANK IN 561601N, 030909E APPROX. (CG ABERDEEN, 7.1.71). NCA. H3149/69 22.1.71 SANK 0.75M NE OF RIG OCEAN VIKING, WHICH PLOTS 561700N, 031000E. (LL). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 30.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC 42MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 272. H3149/69 24.12.75 WK IN 561648N, 030948E [EUR]. (NORWEGIAN NM 1176/75). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4040/75 9.4.76 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK 0.75-1M NNE OF OCEAN VIKING LOCATION & SHOWN IN 561645.3N, 030942.7E [EUR] ON PHILLIPS PETROLEUM CO DRWG SED 100. AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2013/000016354 8.3.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 71MTRS IN 5617.086N, 0308.558E [WGD] ON NO2A0404 [EDN 2.0]. SEP 2016/000072600 12.4.16 SHOWN AS WK USC 42MTRS IN 5616.683N, 0309.676E [WGD].DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16].AMEND TO WK USC 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. PASSAGE STAVANGER FOR DRILLING PLATFORM 'OCEAN VIKING'. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 5454/17

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FAQ

Where is the WEST SHORE wreck located?

The WEST SHORE wreck is located at coordinates 56 16.766 N,3 9.744 E.

How deep is the WEST SHORE and where exactly is it located?

The WEST SHORE lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 56 16.766 N,3 9.744 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WEST SHORE?

The seabed around the WEST SHORE lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the WEST SHORE sink?

The WEST SHORE sank on Jan 7, 1971.

When was the wreck of the WEST SHORE discovered?

The wreck of the WEST SHORE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the WEST SHORE belong to?

The WEST SHORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WEST SHORE carrying?

The WEST SHORE was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the WEST SHORE?

The WEST SHORE had a tonnage of 696 tons.

What type of wreck is the WEST SHORE?

The WEST SHORE is classified as a drill vessel/rig.

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