Aura Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | distributed remains of wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Aura Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 30.682 N,5 4.018 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | AURA |
| Type | brigantine |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 191 |
| Tonnage Type | net |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 29, 1877 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1980 |
| Last Detection Year | 1984 |
| Original Source | diver |
| Surveying Details | H1955/79 5.6.81 COMPLETELY BROKEN UP WK REPD BY LOCAL DIVERS IN 553041N, 050357W [OGB]. DIFFICULT EVEN FOR DIVERS TO FIND. (HMS HERALD, HI 47/80). NCA. H1310/84/17 25.5.84 CONFIRMED THAT WRECKAGE DOES EXIST IN THIS POSN. (D JOHNSTON, DTD 20.5.84). NCA. AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2023000238835 3.11.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2023). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1681). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 27, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT 1865, STRANDED ON S END OF HOLY ISLAND. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS & OFF SCOTLAND).
Nearby Wrecks:
- Nellie Bywater Wreck 0 M
- Other Wreck 81871 635.3 M
- Derwent Wreck 885.9 M
- Other Wreck 81835 1162.3 M
- Other Wreck 81840 1483.8 M
- Other Wreck 59128 1936.6 M
- Other Wreck 81813 2045.9 M
- Other Wreck 81808 2047.5 M
- Eagle (Possibly) Wreck 2149.6 M
- Other Wreck 81863 2368.9 M
General Comments
COMPLETELY BROKEN UP, DIFFICULT TO FIND