Isabella Of Wigton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Isabella of wigton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.946 N,4 46.516 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.965767
  • Longitude: -4.775267
Wreck Depth 18.4 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY)
Type schooner
Flag GB
Draught 2.1
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 120
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 1, 1864
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2579/76 6.4.77 METALLIC WK WITH SCHOONER BOW LOCATED 10.3.77 IN 555756N, 044627W [OGB] FIXED BY COMPASS CROSS BEARINGS. LENGTH 37FT, HEIGHT 7FT. EXAM'D BY DIVER. LEAST DEPTH [LEADLINE] 18 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. [OBSERVED TIDAL REDUCTION TO BE APPLIED - 2.3MTRS]. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. ONE BOLLARD FOR'D. HOLD OPEN. BOTTOM FLAT. (HMS BILDESTON, WK RPT NO.2, 20.3.77 & LETTER 231/P, 29.3.77). CHART AS USC 15.7MTRS. - NM 976/77. H2579/76 23.6.82 BELIEVED TO BE BARGE 'SPRAY' [4128], PREVIOUSLY RECORDED IN 555806N, 044627W, APPROX, AND WHICH WAS NOT LOCATED BY HMS VIDAL. (R-OF-S, 2.12.66). NCA. H1310/87/7 3.3.87 THIS WK IS THOUGHT TO BE 'ISABELLA OF WIGTON'. (J CROWTHER, 12.2.87). NCA. HH090/597/01 6.7.93 EXAM'D 8.5.93 IN 555757.1N, 044626.6W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [5 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.4 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 120/300DEGS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 597). AMEND TO WK 18.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2000

Circumstances of loss

WAS RUN DOWN BY SS 'LORD GOUGH', WHILE LYING AT ANCHOR WITHOUT LIGHTS OFF SEAFIELD [GREENOCK ESPLANADE].

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FAQ

Where is the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.946 N,4 46.516 W.

How deep is the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 18.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 57.946 N,4 46.516 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 1, 1864.

When was the wreck of the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY)?

The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a schooner.

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