Ailsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ailsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 36.244 N,0 36.359 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.604067
  • Longitude: -0.605983
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AILSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 876
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1915
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck AILSA lies underwater at coordinates 56 36.244 N, 0 36.359 W in the North Sea near Bell Rock. Originally reported sunk 30 meters east by north from Bell Rock in 1971, this historic maritime obstruction is categorized by the UK Hydrographic Office. While specific structural details like welded steel or the degree of decay remain unconfirmed, the site is recognized as a known underwater wreck. Mariners should note these precise coordinates for navigational safety when operating in the vicinity of Bell Rock and the surrounding coastal waters.

Surveying Details

25.1.71 SUNK 30M E BY N FROM BELL ROCK IN APPROX POSN 563615N, 003615W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. POSN FOR FILLING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SCUTTLED 30 MILES E BY N FROM BELL ROCK.

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FAQ

Where is the AILSA wreck located?

The AILSA wreck is located at coordinates 56 36.244 N,0 36.359 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AILSA?

The seabed around the AILSA lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the AILSA sink?

The AILSA sank on Jun 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the AILSA discovered?

The wreck of the AILSA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the AILSA belong to?

The AILSA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AILSA?

The AILSA had a tonnage of 876 tons.

What type of wreck is the AILSA?

The AILSA is classified as a steam ship.

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