Zephyrus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Zephyrus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 13.781 N,0 44.074 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.229683
  • Longitude: 0.734567
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZEPHYRUS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.9 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 8
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2001

Surveying Details

HH260/400/02 1.5.96 HH260/400/02 1.5.96 SANK IN 571347.5N, 004354E [EUR]. GEN DEPTHS 80MTRS. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 29.5.96). INS AS USC 65MTRS. - NM 2227/96. HH260/400/06 22.11.01 HH260/400/06 22.11.01 WK LOCATED BY DCS3 IN 5713.821N, 0044.174E [EUR] DURING PIPELINE ROUTE SURVEY. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LIES ENE/WSW. (R BLAKEMORE, SHELL EXPLORO, EMAIL DTD 22.11.01). ASSUMED SAME VESSEL. AMEND TO WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER INGRESS OF WATER. CREW OF THREE RESCUED.

General Comments

STEEL HULL, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ZEPHYRUS wreck located?

The ZEPHYRUS wreck is located at coordinates 57 13.781 N,0 44.074 E.

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

The ZEPHYRUS lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 57 13.781 N,0 44.074 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ZEPHYRUS?

The seabed around the ZEPHYRUS lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the ZEPHYRUS sink?

The ZEPHYRUS sank on May 29, 1996.

When was the wreck of the ZEPHYRUS discovered?

The wreck of the ZEPHYRUS was discovered in 1996.

What country did the ZEPHYRUS belong to?

The ZEPHYRUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ZEPHYRUS?

The ZEPHYRUS had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZEPHYRUS?

The ZEPHYRUS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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