Cairntorr Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Cairntorr Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 41.036 N,0 14.905 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 52 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CAIRNTORR |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 103.6 m |
| Width | 15.2 m |
| Draught | 7 |
| Tonnage | 3588 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 21, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 7 MILES S OF BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL). POSN APPROX 503700N, 001430E. NCA. SUNK 3 MILES S OF BEACHY HEAD. (LL WW1). POSN APPROX 504100N, 001500E. NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 15.4.75 NOT LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR & E/S SEARCH. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMENDED TO DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 16, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE TO GENOA. (WW1SL & LL WW1).
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