Cairnstrath Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cairnstrath Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 1.288 N,2 28.445 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.021467
  • Longitude: -2.474083
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAIRNSTRATH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2128
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the steamship CAIRNSTRATH lies submerged off the French Atlantic coast, southwest of the Ile du Pilier. Historically recorded as a sunken vessel, the wreck is currently situated at position 47 01.288 N, 002 28.445 W. Official surveys describe the site as a wreck with a least depth of 23.5 to 24 meters, resting in an area with a general seabed depth of approximately 24 meters. Hydrographic records indicate the presence of scattered debris on the seabed at this location. This underwater obstruction is marked on maritime charts as a wreck, with historical surveys having refined its position accuracy to within 100 meters. The site remains a point of interest for maritime navigation and hydrographic surveying in the region.

Surveying Details

H7343/17 - H3752/18 28.12.17 'CAIRNSTRATH' SUNK IN 470106N, 022842W, 6M SSW OF ILE DU PILIER. (WW1 SL, FRENCH BAMC). ABOVE POSN CONFIRMED. (FRENCH NM 1/19). CHART AS DW IN 470106N, 022842W. - FNM 12/18. H2966/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1465/22. H6129/24 10.9.24 WK, LEAST DEPTH 10MTRS [5.5FMS], IN 470100N, 022800W APPROX. (HYDRO). AMEND TO WK PA 5.5FMS (1917) IN 470100N, 022800W. - NM 1499/24. H1250/31 9.4.31 DELETE LEGEND PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ DATE. H2770/69 3.11.81 WK NOW IN 470106N, 022812W. (BREST NM 81 42 25). R/P. 14.12.83 WK IN 470117N, 022819W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14572078). CHART AS WK 10MTRS IN 470117N, 022819W [EUR]. NC 3216. 6.6.85 POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. GEN DEPTH 22MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572078). H4639/87 22.12.88 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 24MTRS, IN 470115N, 022825W. (BREST NM 88 46 21). - NM 241/89. 8.1.91 WK OF 'CAIRN STRATH' IN 470120.9N, 022821.9W. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCATTERED DEBRIS ON SEABED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1990, NO.14572078). CHART AS WK 24MTRS IN 470120.9N, 022821.9W [EUR]. NE 3216. 26.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1888 BY C S SWAN & HUNTER, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CAIRNS, NOBLE & CO. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILAO TO THE TYNE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CAIRNSTRATH wreck located?

The CAIRNSTRATH wreck is located at coordinates 47 1.288 N,2 28.445 W.

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

The CAIRNSTRATH lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 1.288 N,2 28.445 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAIRNSTRATH?

The seabed around the CAIRNSTRATH lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the CAIRNSTRATH sink?

The CAIRNSTRATH sank on Aug 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CAIRNSTRATH discovered?

The wreck of the CAIRNSTRATH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CAIRNSTRATH belong to?

The CAIRNSTRATH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAIRNSTRATH carrying?

The CAIRNSTRATH was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CAIRNSTRATH?

The CAIRNSTRATH had a tonnage of 2128 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAIRNSTRATH?

The CAIRNSTRATH is classified as a steam ship.

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