Acacia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Acacia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 45.905 N,4 18.074 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.765083
  • Longitude: -4.301233
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ACACIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3545/68 13.8.70 SANK 7.5M W OF LITTLE ROS LT, WIGTOWN BAY. (LL 201). GIVES POSN 544554N, 041800W [OGB]. INS AS DW. - NM 1396/70. [WGD] POSN: 5445.905N, 0418.074W.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2013

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON ROCKS 4M S OF GARLIESTOWN, FLOATED OFF & TAKEN IN TOW BY TANKER ONWARD PROGRESS, BUT SPRANG A LEAK & SANK IN WIGTOWN BAY.

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FAQ

Where is the ACACIA wreck located?

The ACACIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 45.905 N,4 18.074 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ACACIA?

The seabed around the ACACIA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the ACACIA sink?

The ACACIA sank on Aug 2, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ACACIA discovered?

The wreck of the ACACIA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ACACIA belong to?

The ACACIA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ACACIA?

The ACACIA is classified as a fishing vessel.