Abertay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Abertay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.036 N,5 35.559 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.050600
  • Longitude: -5.592650
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ABERTAY
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1088
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1912
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.2.71 3.2.71 WRECKED IN BOSKENNA BAY NEAR PENZANCE. (DODS). POSN 500300N, 053530W FOR FILING ONLY. H2590/76 23.3.76 H2590/76 23.3.76 POSITION NOT INVESTIGATED. CLOSE INSHORE. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). NCA. HH091/246/01 30.4.09 HH091/246/01 30.4.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. V CLOSE INSHORE IN ROCKY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY W SIMONS & CO, RENFREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC. BOIS ET CHARBONS F. LE BRISE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LORIENT FOR BARRY. WRECKED IN BOSKENNA BAY. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ABERTAY wreck located?

The ABERTAY wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.036 N,5 35.559 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ABERTAY?

The seabed around the ABERTAY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ABERTAY sink?

The ABERTAY sank on Oct 14, 1912.

When was the wreck of the ABERTAY discovered?

The wreck of the ABERTAY was discovered in 1912.

What country did the ABERTAY belong to?

The ABERTAY belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ABERTAY carrying?

The ABERTAY was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ABERTAY?

The ABERTAY had a tonnage of 1088 tons.

What type of wreck is the ABERTAY?

The ABERTAY is classified as a steam ship.

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