Wyre Victory Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wyre victory Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 54.45 N,6 36.616 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.907500
  • Longitude: -6.610267
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYRE VICTORY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 77
Tonnage 398
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1976
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2009

Surveying Details

H2894/72 5.2.76 H2894/72 5.2.76 VESSEL SANK IN 565408N, 063600W APPROX. (LL 15.1.76). INS AS USCPA 35FMS. BR STD. H2894/72 23.11.76 H2894/72 23.11.76 INS BY NM. - NM 2425/76. 10.11.87 10.11.87 AMEND TO USCPA 64MTRS. NC 1796. HH091/297/01 11.12.09 HH091/297/01 & SEP 2009/000188814 11.12.09 EXAM'D 11.7.09 IN 5654.450N, 0636.616W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 88.55 IN GEN DEPTH 97.2MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP CLOSE S. LENGTH 47.0MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. LIES 077/257 DEGS. INTACT, LISTS 20 DEGS TO STBD. APPARENTLY HULL HAS SETTLED SOME 70% INTO THE SEABED. WHEELHOUSE STILL INTACT AND MASTS/ANTENNAE STILL STAND VERTICAL. (NETSURVEY, HI 1297). AMEND WK 88MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN ASHORE ON MILL ROCKS SW OF OIGH SGEIR LT. DRIFTED OFF ROCKS AND ABANDONED IN GALE FORCE WEATHER. LATER SANK.

General Comments

INTACT, LISTS 20 DEGS, MINOR SCOUR TO S, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 54.45 N,6 36.616 W
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FAQ

Where is the WYRE VICTORY wreck located?

The WYRE VICTORY wreck is located at coordinates 56 54.45 N,6 36.616 W.

How deep is the WYRE VICTORY and where exactly is it located?

The WYRE VICTORY lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 56 54.45 N,6 36.616 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WYRE VICTORY?

The seabed around the WYRE VICTORY lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the WYRE VICTORY sink?

The WYRE VICTORY sank on Jan 14, 1976.

When was the wreck of the WYRE VICTORY discovered?

The wreck of the WYRE VICTORY was discovered in 1976.

What country did the WYRE VICTORY belong to?

The WYRE VICTORY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WYRE VICTORY?

The WYRE VICTORY had a tonnage of 398 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYRE VICTORY?

The WYRE VICTORY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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