Aura Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Aura Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 30.682 N,5 4.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.511367
  • Longitude: -5.066967
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).

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP, DIFFICULT TO FIND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 30.682 N,5 4.018 W
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FAQ

Where is the AURA wreck located?

The AURA wreck is located at coordinates 55 30.682 N,5 4.018 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AURA?

The seabed around the AURA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the AURA sink?

The AURA sank on Dec 29, 1877.

When was the wreck of the AURA discovered?

The wreck of the AURA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the AURA belong to?

The AURA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AURA carrying?

The AURA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AURA?

The AURA had a tonnage of 191 tons.

What type of wreck is the AURA?

The AURA is classified as a brigantine.