Ayrshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ayrshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 10.5 N,52 13.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.175000
  • Longitude: 52.225000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AYRSHIRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 162.8 m
Tonnage 9360
Cargo chemicals,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1965
Original Detection Year 1965
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1681/65 14.6.65 ST IN 121030N, 521330E. (BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH LTD). - NM 973/65.
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957 BY GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCOTTISH SHIRE LINE LTD. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SIDNEY. STRUCK SUBMERGED ROCK & SUFFERED SERIOUS BOTTOM DAMAGE. BEACHED ON A SANDY SHORE. REFLOATED 25 APRIL, BUT ONLY 8 MINS LATER WAS TAKEN BY STRONG CURRENT & DRIFTED ASHORE. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the AYRSHIRE wreck located?

The AYRSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 12 10.5 N,52 13.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AYRSHIRE?

The seabed around the AYRSHIRE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the AYRSHIRE sink?

The AYRSHIRE sank on Mar 25, 1965.

When was the wreck of the AYRSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the AYRSHIRE was discovered in 1965.

What country did the AYRSHIRE belong to?

The AYRSHIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AYRSHIRE carrying?

The AYRSHIRE was carrying chemicals,salt.

What was the tonnage of the AYRSHIRE?

The AYRSHIRE had a tonnage of 9360 tons.

What type of wreck is the AYRSHIRE?

The AYRSHIRE is classified as a steam ship.

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