Inversnaid (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Inversnaid (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.856 N,4 20.605 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.164267
  • Longitude: -4.343417
Wreck Depth 23.92 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 76.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 115
Sonar Width 32.6
Tonnage 1549
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1886
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SANK OFF LUNDY. HH220/430/04 27.6.96 WK LOCATED AND DIVED UPON IN 511001N, 042049W [?OGB]. HT OF WK OFF BOTTOM IS 20 FEET PLUS. LENGTH OF WK FROM E/S IS 250-300 FEET. ESTIMATE SOME 6000-7000 TONS GROSS. APPEARS TO BE CARGO VESSEL. BOILERS/ENGINES NOT NOTICED. DIVING CONDITIONS POOR WITH LOW VISIBILITY. (D LITTLE, TELECON 26.6.96). INS AS USC 28MTRS. - NM 2661/96. 4.7.06 LARGE WK DIVED IN 5109.855N, 0420.583W [?WGD]. APPEARS TO BE A LARGE COAL-BURING SS WITH FOUR BOILERS. ALL STEEL HULL WITH STEEL PROP. LIES NE/SW AND IS BROKEN INTO TWO HALVES. LIES ON PORT SIDE. DIVED AT LW OF 2.5MTRS WITH GEN DEPTH 37.4MTRS AND 25MTRS ABOVE WK. COULD BE SAME AS [12243] WHICH PROBABLY DOES NOT EXIST. (J STOCKS, TELECON 3.7.06). INS AS WK 22MTRS. - NM 4128/06. HH091/158/01 - SEP 2008/000065863 16.7.08 LOCATED 24.6.08 IN 5109.856N, 0420.605W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.93 IN GEN DEPTH 34.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 115.0MTRS, WIDTH 32.6MTRS, HT 11.0MTRS. LIES 082/262 WITH BOWS 262 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1158). INTACT, FEW MINOR ITEMS OF DEBRIS CLOSE S. AMEND WK 23.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 08.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5109.856N, 0420.605W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.92MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2008). RETAIN DW 23.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY R STEEL & CO, GREENOCK. FULL RIGGED SHIP. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR SINGAPORE. CARGO COAL. TOOK LIST TO STBD IN N FORCE 10. LATER DEBRIS PICKED UP.

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FAQ

Where is the INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.856 N,4 20.605 W.

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

The INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.92 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.856 N,4 20.605 W.

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

The seabed around the INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) sink?

The INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 16, 1886.

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

The wreck of the INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY)?

The INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1549 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY)?

The INVERSNAID (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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