Aberdeen City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Aberdeen city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 16.773 N,2 22.102 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.279550
  • Longitude: -2.368367
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABERDEEN CITY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 7.7 m
Tonnage 264
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1963
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3403/59 3.11.66 STRANDED OFF START PT, SANDAY IS, ORKNEY, IN 591648N, 022200W [OGB]. (REPORT OF COURT NO S465). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH091/137/01 6.11.09 NOT SIGHTED. UNABLE TO SURVEY IN SHALLOW WATERS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1137). AMEND FOR FILING ONLY. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY BICKERTON & DAY, STOCKPORT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ABERDEEN MOTOR TRAWLERS LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MIRLEES. STRANDED.

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FAQ

Where is the ABERDEEN CITY wreck located?

The ABERDEEN CITY wreck is located at coordinates 59 16.773 N,2 22.102 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ABERDEEN CITY?

The seabed around the ABERDEEN CITY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ABERDEEN CITY sink?

The ABERDEEN CITY sank on Sep 16, 1963.

When was the wreck of the ABERDEEN CITY discovered?

The wreck of the ABERDEEN CITY was discovered in 1966.

What country did the ABERDEEN CITY belong to?

The ABERDEEN CITY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ABERDEEN CITY?

The ABERDEEN CITY had a tonnage of 264 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABERDEEN CITY?

The ABERDEEN CITY is classified as a trawler.

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