Cairnross Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Cairnross Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.175 N,3 33.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.519583
  • Longitude: -3.559383
Wreck Depth 25.78 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAIRNROSS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 13
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 316
Tonnage 5494
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1940
Scour Dimensions 027.0,,000.3,278
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/40 1.2.40 CAN BUOY PLACED TO S OF WK. MASTS VISIBLE AT LW. (NOIC LIVERPOOL). INS DW. - FNM 268/40. INS GN CAN BUOY, GP FL(2) GN, 6S, 180 DEGS, 1 CABLE FM WK. (NOIC LIVERPOOL). - FNM 544/40. H0534/41 30.10.43 AMEND POSN. - NM 2341/43. H0113/40 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN. - NM 2590/43. JULY 1946 POSN 533055N, 033318W OR 079.75 DEG, 9.55 MILES TO QUEENS FORT. SWEPT CLEAR AT 9FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 96FT. (HMS SEAGULL). H4515/46 17.8.46 AMEND TO WK 1FM 3FT WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE S. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2840/46. 3.10.46 G SPH BUOY, FL G 5SEC, LAID ABOUT 450FT, 270 DEG FM WK BY TH. CON BUOY WITHDRAWN. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H0113/40 22.10.46 AMEND BUOY TO G SPH, FL G, CLOSE W. (TH NM 122/46). - NM 3555/46. H6706/48 24.11.48 AMEND TO WK 10FMS 4FT. DELETE LT BUOY. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2626/48. H1893/64 11.3.68 EXAM'D IN 533054N, 033306W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 86FT. SCOUR DEPTH 92FT. (HMS WOODLARK, 23.9.67). HH100/351/01 5.5.89 WRECKAGE NOW COMPLETELY FLATTENED. BOILERS HIGHEST PART. (K HURLEY, 10.4.89). HH090/704/01 17.12.96 EXAM'D 10.6.96 IN 533106.0N, 033316.2W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.1, FOUL 21.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.1 IN GEN DEPTH 26.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. CONSIDERABLE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. ALMOST COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AND COMPRISES OF SCATTERED DEBRIS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 704). BR STD. HH090/704/01 19.12.96 ERROR IN TIDAL REDUCTION OF HI 704. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. AMENDED TO WK 19.5MTRS. HH090/704/01 9.4.97 SWEPT CLEAR 20.5, FOUL 20.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.1MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 704). BR STD. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 30.5.13 IN 5331.175N, 0333.563E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28.44MTRS. LENGTH 13MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 2MTRS. ORIENTATION 316/136 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 27MTRS, 0.27MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 278 DEGS. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY DOXFORD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAIRN LINE SS LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE STEAM TURBINES BY PARSONS MARITIME STEAM TURBINES, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED.

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.175 N,3 33.563 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAIRNROSS wreck located?

The CAIRNROSS wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.175 N,3 33.563 W.

How deep is the CAIRNROSS and where exactly is it located?

The CAIRNROSS lies at a depth of about 25.78 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.175 N,3 33.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAIRNROSS?

The seabed around the CAIRNROSS lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the CAIRNROSS sink?

The CAIRNROSS sank on Jan 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CAIRNROSS discovered?

The wreck of the CAIRNROSS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CAIRNROSS belong to?

The CAIRNROSS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAIRNROSS carrying?

The CAIRNROSS was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the CAIRNROSS?

The CAIRNROSS had a tonnage of 5494 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAIRNROSS?

The CAIRNROSS is classified as a steam ship.

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