Eagle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eagle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.765 N,5 2.764 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.496083
  • Longitude: -5.046067
Wreck Depth 54.15 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EAGLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 41.9
Sonar Width 8.1
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 219
Tonnage 324
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1859
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 2024

Surveying Details

H1955/79 5.6.81 LOCATED 29.11.80 IN 552947N, 050241W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.3 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LYING 000/180DEG ON SIDE OF STEEP BANK WHICH SHOALS TO LESS THAN 40MTRS. (HMS HERALD HI 47/80). BR STD. 27.9.03 EUT POSN: 5529.782N, 0502.752W. NE 1864. RSDRA2023000238835 3.11.23 EXAM�D 18.03.23; LOCATED IN 5529.765N, 0502.764W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 54.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. LENGTH 41.9MTRS, WIDTH 8.1MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 219/039 DEGS. UPRIGHT, PARTLY DEGRADED WITH TIP OF BOW BROKEN OFF AND LYING MORE SIDEWAYS AND 2 BOILERS VISIBLE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1681 - H525-3975). AMEND NDW 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF LAMLASH. VESSEL, MCCONNEL & LAIRD SS, BUILT 1857 BY DENNY BROS., DUMBARTON WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. ON PASSAGE TO LONDONDERRY. COLLIDED WITH SV 'PLADDA', WHICH HAD JUST RELEASED TOW FROM TUG 'RECKLESS' BUT WAS NOT YET FULLY UNDER CONTROL AS SAILS HAD NOT BEEN SET. THE TWO VESSELS LOCKED TOGETHER, WHICH ENABLED ALL BUT 11 OF THOSE ON BOARD TO REACH SAFETY ON THE 'PLADDA'. REPORTED THAT COLLISION TOOK PLACE 1M E OF LAMLASH, BUT ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED OFF WHITING BAY. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTLY DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.765 N,5 2.764 W.

How deep is the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54.15 meters and is located at coordinates 55 29.765 N,5 2.764 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EAGLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 28, 1859.

When was the wreck of the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EAGLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying personnel,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the EAGLE (POSSIBLY)?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 324 tons.

What type of wreck is the EAGLE (POSSIBLY)?

The EAGLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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