Countess Of Aberdeen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Countess of aberdeen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 5.655 N,2 4.448 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.094250
  • Longitude: -2.074133
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 4.2
Tonnage 580
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1894
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Surveying Details H5249/76 25.8.77 LOCATED DURING BSAC SURVEY. VERY BROKEN UP. (R DAY, LTR DTD 23.3.76). H3965/75 1.12.77 WK BADLY BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED. DEPTH OVER 25 TO 45FT. (R DAY). NCA. RSDRA2022000243080 22.11.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1732). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 BY BARROW SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W SKIRVING, ABERDEEN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 180NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR ABERDEEN. WENT ASHORE IN THICK FOG. 1 LIFE LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN wreck located?

The COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN wreck is located at coordinates 57 5.655 N,2 4.448 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN?

The seabed around the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN sink?

The COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN sank on Apr 15, 1894.

When was the wreck of the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN discovered?

The wreck of the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN was discovered in 1894.

What country did the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN belong to?

The COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN carrying?

The COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN?

The COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN had a tonnage of 580 tons.

What type of wreck is the COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN?

The COUNTESS OF ABERDEEN is classified as a steam ship.

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