Cairnside Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cairnside Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.095 N,1 35.356 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.918250
  • Longitude: 1.589267
Wreck Depth 1.3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAIRNSIDE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.3 m
Width 8 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 30
Tonnage 560
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0020.0,,001.0,210
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5042/19 2.8.19 H5042/19 2.8.19 DW PA 2.5C SE OF SW SHIPWASH BUOY. (BOARD OF TRADE). - NM 1360/19. H3409/52 1.10.52 H3409/52 1.10.52 WK 1FT IN 515506N, 013527E. NO FURTHER INFORMATION. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM BLOCK 1840/52. H1144/65 3.8.65 H1144/65 3.8.65 EXAM'D IN 515504N, 013527E USING DECCA. E/S DEPTH 7 IN 18-23FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. NOT EXAM'D FOR LEAST DEPTH. (HMS ECHO, 10.11.64). H1144/65 22.11.66 H1144/65 22.11.66 ONLY SCOUR FOUND. DIVER UNABLE TO LOCATE WK - VISIBILITY ONLY 18 INCHES. (HMS MYRMIDON, 11.10.65). H3186/73 8.5.73 H3186/73 8.5.73 EXAM'D IN 515503N, 013529E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LIES ON SIDE OF BANK. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2.2MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. H4726/77 16.3.79 H4726/77 16.3.79 EXAM'D IN 515502N, 013526E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.8 IN GEN DEPTHS 1-3MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H2913/83 18.10.84 H2913/83 18.10.84 NOT LOCATED. AREA OVER SHIPWASH NOT SWEPT BY SONAR. (HMS ECHO, HI 192). NCA. HH090/573/01 29.9.93 HH090/573/01 29.9.93 LOCATED 14.8.93 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN ON MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NOT EXAM'D. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 573). HH090/667/01 19.12.95 HH090/667/01 19.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO ABEY. - NM 1567/96. HH090/690/01 20.5.96 HH090/690/01 20.5.96 EXAM'D 26.4.96 IN 515503.6N, 013528.4E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.4 IN GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. APPEARS TO BE SPLIT IN TWO. EACH PORTION APPROX 10MTRS BY 5MTRS WITH NO OBVIOUS ORIENTATION. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE SITTING IN ITS OWN SMALL SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. (NP 1016, HI 690). BR STD. HH242/270/01 12.8.96 HH242/270/01 12.8.96 STILL SHOWN AS WK 1.8MTRS IN ENTERPRISE'S 1979 POSN ON HARWICH HARBOUR CONSERVANCY BOARD SURVEY 51/2 CONDUCTED JUN 1996. FALLS OUTSIDE AREA COVERED BY SURVEY. NCA. HH242/550/09 6.7.99 HH242/550/09 6.7.99 NOW WK 1.7MTRS IN 5155.096N, 0135.357E [WGD]. (NP 1016, HN DTD 11.6.99). NCA YET. HH090/851/01 9.7.99 HH090/851/01 9.7.99 EXAM'D 10.6.99 IN 5155.096N, 0135.357E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.7 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 040/220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE, APPARENLY UPRIGHT. PARTIALLY BURIED. LIES HARD AGAINST A STEEPLY SHOALING BANK WHICH IS SHOALER THAN THE WK. (NP 1016, HI 851). BR STD. HH090/993/01 1.7.02 HH090/993/01 1.7.02 LOCATED, NOT EXAM'D. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.4MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. GEN DEPTH NOW 5MTRS. SCOUR SOME 2MTRS DEEP. (NP 1016, HI 993). NCA. HH091/115/01 18.10.05 HH091/115/01 18.10.05 EXAM'D 14.7.05 IN 5155.095N, 0135.356E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.35 IN GEN DEPTH 3.5MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 210 DEGS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 2MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 030 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL WK, UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 1115).
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY A HAL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE WEAR STEAM SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 88HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ERITH FOR LEITH. CARGO OIL CAKE. STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT AND SANK.

General Comments

INTACT, NE END BURIED, BOWS SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 55.095 N,1 35.356 E
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FAQ

Where is the CAIRNSIDE wreck located?

The CAIRNSIDE wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.095 N,1 35.356 E.

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

The CAIRNSIDE lies at a depth of about 1.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 55.095 N,1 35.356 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAIRNSIDE?

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

When did the CAIRNSIDE sink?

The CAIRNSIDE sank on Jun 16, 1919.

When was the wreck of the CAIRNSIDE discovered?

The wreck of the CAIRNSIDE was discovered in 1919.

What country did the CAIRNSIDE belong to?

The CAIRNSIDE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAIRNSIDE?

The CAIRNSIDE had a tonnage of 560 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAIRNSIDE?

The CAIRNSIDE is classified as a steam ship.

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