Austria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Austria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15 N,5 7.817 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.250000
  • Longitude: -5.130283
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUSTRIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.9 m
Width 10.6 m
Draught 6.2
Tonnage 1283
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1884
Original Detection Year 1884
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/86/36 22.12.86 SANK OFF W SIDE OF AILSA CRAIG. (P J MOIR, LTR DTD 26.11.86). POSN 551500N, 050745W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1884 BY EDWARDS & SONS, NEWCASLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G W WARD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FIUME FOR GLASGOW. RAN AGROUND. SLIPPED OFF & SANK LATER IN DEEP WATER OFF W SIDE OF AILSA CRAIG. (SIBI & P J MOIR).

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FAQ

Where is the AUSTRIA wreck located?

The AUSTRIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 15 N,5 7.817 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUSTRIA?

The seabed around the AUSTRIA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the AUSTRIA sink?

The AUSTRIA sank on Oct 15, 1884.

When was the wreck of the AUSTRIA discovered?

The wreck of the AUSTRIA was discovered in 1884.

What country did the AUSTRIA belong to?

The AUSTRIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUSTRIA carrying?

The AUSTRIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AUSTRIA?

The AUSTRIA had a tonnage of 1283 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUSTRIA?

The AUSTRIA is classified as a steam ship.

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