Countess Of Strathmore (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Countess of strathmore (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.681 N,0 35.752 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.544683
  • Longitude: -0.595867
Wreck Depth 41.37 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Sonar Length 46.2
Sonar Width 12.2
Shadow Height 2.17
Orientation 78
Tonnage 527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1853
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6331/87 23.1.89 WK EXAM'D 19.6.88 IN 543241N, 003539W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.7 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. NO SOUR. DCS3 HT 3.0MTRS, LENGTH PROBABLY 44MTRS, WIDTH 5.7MTRS. LIES 095/275DEG IN A VERY DECAYED STATE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 42MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 9.6.95 HULL SHAPE ABOUT ONE FOOT HIGH ABOVE SEABED. WK HAS APEARANCE OF BEING VERY OLD AND DECAYED. TWO CYLINDER ENGINE WITH EQUAL SIZED CYLINDERS. SQUARE BOILER, FERROUS TUBES. A VERY EARLY IRON OR COMPOSITE BUILT STEAMER, POSSIBLY COUNTESS STRATHMORE. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). 28.2.06 EUT POSN: 5432.694N, 0035.752W. BA 1612 [6TH EDN, MAY '02]. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5432.681N, 0035.752W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 46.2MTRS, WIDTH 12.2MTRS, HEIGHT 2.17MTRS, ORIENTATION 078/258 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DECAYED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1853 BY PALMER BROS & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL IRON SCREW COLLIER CO, LONDON. TWO SQUARE BOILERS, TWO CLYINDER SIMPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR LONDON. FOUNDERED IN NE FORCE 10 GALE. THREE MEN LOST. (A C JACKSON).

General Comments

VERY DECAYED

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FAQ

Where is the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.681 N,0 35.752 W.

How deep is the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 41.37 meters and is located at coordinates 54 32.681 N,0 35.752 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 14, 1853.

When was the wreck of the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 527 tons.

What type of wreck is the COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The COUNTESS OF STRATHMORE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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