Craig-Gowan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Craig-gowan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 37.25 N,1 36.143 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.620833
  • Longitude: -1.602383
Wreck Depth 80 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRAIG-GOWAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 29.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 163
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0005.0,,000.9,270
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel CRAIG-GOWAN is located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland at coordinates 57 37.25 N, 1 36.143 W. Survey data confirms the intact wreck lies upright on an orientation of 090/270 degrees with its bow facing west in a general depth of 88.4 meters. Detailed measurements show the obstruction has a length of 34 meters, a width of 9 meters, and a height of 7.6 meters, featuring a least multibeam depth of 80.85 meters and a 0.9-meter-deep scour extending 5 meters towards 270 degrees alongside a slight magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

H3965/75 27.4.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 573800N, 013700W [OGB]. (CG PETERHEAD, LTX DTD 25.4.77). INS AS WK AS USCPA 30MTRS. BR STD. 21.8.78 AMEND TO WK USCPA 63MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 19.1.09 SEP 2010/000027978 LOCATED 13.3.09 IN 5737.250N, 0136.143W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 80.85 IN GEN DEPTH 88.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.9MTR DEEP EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 270 DEGS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS W. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 80MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M TUG JAPONICA. ONE MAN LOST, EIGHT RECOVERED. (LL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the CRAIG-GOWAN wreck located?

The CRAIG-GOWAN wreck is located at coordinates 57 37.25 N,1 36.143 W.

How deep is the CRAIG-GOWAN and where exactly is it located?

The CRAIG-GOWAN lies at a depth of about 80 meters and is located at coordinates 57 37.25 N,1 36.143 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CRAIG-GOWAN?

The seabed around the CRAIG-GOWAN lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the CRAIG-GOWAN sink?

The CRAIG-GOWAN sank on Apr 25, 1977.

When was the wreck of the CRAIG-GOWAN discovered?

The wreck of the CRAIG-GOWAN was discovered in 1977.

What country did the CRAIG-GOWAN belong to?

The CRAIG-GOWAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CRAIG-GOWAN?

The CRAIG-GOWAN had a tonnage of 163 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRAIG-GOWAN?

The CRAIG-GOWAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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