Cumbrae Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cumbrae Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 34.931 N,5 9.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.582183
  • Longitude: -5.150300
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CUMBRAE
Type smack
Length 11 m
Width 4 m
Tonnage 17
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1931
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1961
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6114/31 7.11.31 DW IN 553456N, 050857W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 838. H1574/61 2.8.61 INCONCLUSIVE SEARCH BY E/S. SOME RATHER FLUFFY SIDE ECHOES, NOT NECCESSARILY WK. THE ONLY SIGN ON FAIRLY STEEPLY SHELVING BOTTOM. NO A/S ECHO. (HMS SHACKLETON, DTD 1961). NCA. 27.9.03 EUT POSN: 5534.931N, 0509.018W. NE 1864.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1881, LOST IN THE SHALLOWS NEAR THE RIVER MOUTH IN BRODICK BAY. (OFF SCOTLAND & DIVE WEST SCOTLAND)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 34.931 N,5 9.018 W
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FAQ

Where is the CUMBRAE wreck located?

The CUMBRAE wreck is located at coordinates 55 34.931 N,5 9.018 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUMBRAE?

The seabed around the CUMBRAE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CUMBRAE sink?

The CUMBRAE sank on Aug 19, 1931.

When was the wreck of the CUMBRAE discovered?

The wreck of the CUMBRAE was discovered in 1931.

What cargo was the CUMBRAE carrying?

The CUMBRAE was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the CUMBRAE?

The CUMBRAE had a tonnage of 17 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUMBRAE?

The CUMBRAE is classified as a smack.