Cairnavon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cairnavon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 27.786 N,1 46.502 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.463100
  • Longitude: -1.775033
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAIRNAVON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1925
Original Detection Year 1925
Original Source other
Surveying Details WRECKED 0.5M S OF BUCHAN NESS. (DODS). POSN 572748N, 014624EW FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY 1920 BY W GREY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAIRN LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 513NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR MONTREAL. WRECKED 0.5M S BUCHAN NESS. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CAIRNAVON wreck located?

The CAIRNAVON wreck is located at coordinates 57 27.786 N,1 46.502 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAIRNAVON?

The seabed around the CAIRNAVON lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the CAIRNAVON sink?

The CAIRNAVON sank on Nov 1, 1925.

When was the wreck of the CAIRNAVON discovered?

The wreck of the CAIRNAVON was discovered in 1925.

What country did the CAIRNAVON belong to?

The CAIRNAVON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAIRNAVON carrying?

The CAIRNAVON was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the CAIRNAVON?

The CAIRNAVON had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAIRNAVON?

The CAIRNAVON is classified as a steam ship.

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