Faraday (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Faraday (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 34.055 N,6 38.308 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.567583
  • Longitude: -6.638467
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARADAY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1907
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/81 15.1.81 H1310/81 15.1.81 WK OF LARGE TRAWLER LIES TO W OF SOA & NW OF WK OF TAPTI. (J BENNETT, 10.12.80). POSN 563404N, 063815W FOR FILING ONLY. 26.7.08 26.7.08 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSSIBLY THE FARADAY. 11.4.13 11.4.13 NOT LOCATED 7.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1897 BY COOK WELTON & GEMMEL, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F & T ROSS LTD, HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. RAN AGROUND ON S SIDE OF COLL DUE TO NAVIGATION ERROR. CREW OF 11 RESCUED. HEAVILY SALVAGED BY JAMES GUSH OF GREENOCK. ENGINE, BOILER & FITTINGS SALVAGED DURING 1908, REMAINS LIE NEAR NESSMORE. ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE RUN AGROUND ON TUMBLA ISLAND, COLL. (SIBI, OFF SCOTLAND, ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECKS OF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND).

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FAQ

Where is the FARADAY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FARADAY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 34.055 N,6 38.308 W.

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

The seabed around the FARADAY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the FARADAY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FARADAY (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 14, 1907.

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

The wreck of the FARADAY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the FARADAY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FARADAY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FARADAY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FARADAY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FARADAY (POSSIBLY)?

The FARADAY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 177 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARADAY (POSSIBLY)?

The FARADAY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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