Barge Wreck 12983

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 25.174 N,5 29.884 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.419567
  • Longitude: -5.498067
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Type barge
Sonar Length 27.4
Sonar Width 7.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located at 56 25.174 N, 5 29.884 W near the coast of Scotland in the Firth of Lorn. This submerged obstruction is identified as the remains of a 90ft long, 25ft beam barge. The hull of this shipwreck is constructed of material similar to concrete. Historical survey data indicates the wreck lies in the vicinity of 56 25.174 N, 5 29.884 W. This site is documented in UK Hydrographic Office records as a navigation hazard, historically noted as position approximate.

Surveying Details

HH100/351/03 30.11.90 WK OF BARGE, HULL CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIAL SIMILAR TO CONCRETE, LIES ONSHORE IN APPROX 562511N, 052949W [OGB], [POSN TAKEN FROM CHART CUTTING]. LENGTH 90FT, BEAM 25FT. SIMILAR TO THE BARGE LYING IN 562506N, 052939.5W. (K WATSON, 2.11.90). INS AS ST PA. - NM 3564/90. 25.4.05 [EUT] POSN: 5625.174N, 0529.884W. NE 1790.

General Comments

?CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, DIMENSIONS AS REPORTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 25.174 N,5 29.884 W
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