A4 Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
A4 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 46.58 N,4 52.479 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.776333
  • Longitude: -4.874650
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name A4
Type Cables/Chains/Mooring/Nets/Tackle/Wires
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H1941/84 22.8.84 ADMIRALTY FIRST CLASS MOORING, 4 LEG, LAID AND SWAMPED OFF IN 554635N, 045224.5W. AREA 160MTR RADIUS FROM BUOY POSN IS FOUL. (CP & QHM (CLYDE) HN 5/84). BR STD. H1941/84 1.11.84 INS BY NM. - NM 3076/84. H2885/83 12.5.86 SWAMPED MOORING ADMINISTERED BY NMSD, FAIRLIE. NOT EXAMINED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 165C). HH274/440/06 5.3.02 MOORING RECOVERED, FOUL AREA DELETED. (SALMO (N), HN DTD 28.2.02). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2002
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 46.58 N,4 52.479 W
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FAQ

Where is the A4 wreck located?

The A4 wreck is located at coordinates 55 46.58 N,4 52.479 W.

How deep is the seabed around the A4?

The seabed around the A4 lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the A4 discovered?

The wreck of the A4 was discovered in 1984.

What type of wreck is the A4?

The A4 is classified as a cables/chains/mooring/nets/tackle/wires.