Westhaven Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Westhaven Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 28.249 N,0 1.371 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.470817
  • Longitude: 0.022850
Wreck Depth 120 m
Water Depth 139 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WESTHAVEN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 6.25
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 1998

Surveying Details

HH260/400/03 19.3.97 HH260/400/03 19.3.97 WK LOCATED BY ROV IN 582810N, 000117E. (LL 13.3.97). INS AS WK 120MTRS. BR STD. 27.3.97 27.3.97 TRAWL DOORS NOTED AS BEING JAMMED UNDER THE PIPER-CLAYMORE FIELD PIPELINE. FLOAT FREE LIFERAFT STILL ATTACHED TO VESSEL. BODY OF SKIPPER LOCATED IN WHEELHOUSE, OTHER 3 BODIES NOT ACCOUNTED FOR. (FISHING NEWS, 21.3.97). NCA. HH260/400/03 4.4.97 HH260/400/03 4.4.97 POSN CENTRED ON 582817.34N, 000128.23E [EUR]. LYING ON ITS SIDE. LENGTH 20MTRS, BEAM 6.25MTRS. (ELF EXPLORATION, FAX DTD 18.3.97). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

DISTRESS WARNING GIVEN BY EPRIB. WRECKAGE AND ONE BODY FOUND. 3 MISSING. WK LOCATED BY ROV. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 28.249 N,0 1.371 E
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FAQ

Where is the WESTHAVEN wreck located?

The WESTHAVEN wreck is located at coordinates 58 28.249 N,0 1.371 E.

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

The WESTHAVEN lies at a depth of about 120 meters and is located at coordinates 58 28.249 N,0 1.371 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WESTHAVEN?

The seabed around the WESTHAVEN lies at approximately 139 meters deep.

When did the WESTHAVEN sink?

The WESTHAVEN sank on Mar 11, 1997.

When was the wreck of the WESTHAVEN discovered?

The wreck of the WESTHAVEN was discovered in 1997.

What country did the WESTHAVEN belong to?

The WESTHAVEN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WESTHAVEN?

The WESTHAVEN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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