Guethary Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Guethary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 40.045 N,6 1.167 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 55.667417
- Longitude: -6.019450
|
| Wreck Depth |
5.2 m
|
| Water Depth |
8 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
GUETHARY |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Length |
84.4 m |
| Width |
12.2 m |
| Draught |
7 |
| Sonar Length |
64.7 |
| Sonar Width |
30 |
| Shadow Height |
4.2 |
| Orientation |
160 |
| Tonnage |
2178 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 3, 1914
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1975 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 12, 2013 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Guethary is located off the west coast of Scotland, near the Sound of Islay, at coordinates 55 40.045 N, 6 1.167 W. This French wreck lies at a least depth of 5.2 meters in an area with a general depth of 8.3 meters. The site consists of a 64.7-meter-long hull oriented at 160/340 degrees, featuring a width of 30.0 meters and a height of 4.17 meters. Structural descriptions from underwater surveys identify a significant portion of the hull remaining, with steel masts fallen alongside the main wreckage and scattered debris, including discernible shell plating and frames. The site shows no signs of scour and remains an underwater obstruction for local maritime navigation.
Surveying Details
25.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554004N, 060102W. SAID BY LOCALS TO BE FRENCH. WRECK ABOUT 30FT DEPTH. MUCH OF HULL STILL INTACT WITH STEEL MASTS FALLEN AND LYING ALONGSIDE WK. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 10.10.13 EXAM'D 9.2.13 IN 5540.045N, 0601.167W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.13 IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64.7MTRS, WIDTH 30.0MTRS, HT 4.17MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. AN AREA OF SCATTERED DEBRIS AND FALLEN MASTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). ?PORTION OF SHELL PLATING & FRAMES DISCERNABLE. 24.10.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.26MTRS. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 5.2MTRS.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF STEEL IN 1901 IN NANTES. PASSAGE NEW CALEDONIA FOR GLASGOW. DROVE ASHORE ONE MILE S OF ARDMORE PT, 100YDS W OF LT HO. (SIBI). WRECKED ON EILEAN A CHUIRN, ISLAY. (P L SELLARS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 40.045 N,6 1.167 W
Guethary on Wreck Map
Guethary Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the GUETHARY wreck located?
The GUETHARY wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.045 N,6 1.167 W.
How deep is the GUETHARY and where exactly is it located?
The GUETHARY lies at a depth of about 5.2 meters and is located at coordinates 55 40.045 N,6 1.167 W.
How deep is the seabed around the GUETHARY?
The seabed around the GUETHARY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.
When did the GUETHARY sink?
The GUETHARY sank on Nov 3, 1914.
When was the wreck of the GUETHARY discovered?
The wreck of the GUETHARY was discovered in 1975.
What cargo was the GUETHARY carrying?
The GUETHARY was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.
What was the tonnage of the GUETHARY?
The GUETHARY had a tonnage of 2178 tons.
What type of wreck is the GUETHARY?
The GUETHARY is classified as a sailing vessel.
General Comments
SCATTERED DEBRIS & FALLEN MASTS