Island Magee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Island magee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 17.541 N,2 32.446 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.292350
  • Longitude: -2.540767
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLAND MAGEE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 35.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 65
Tonnage 227
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone,sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1953
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2618/60 28.7.60 H2618/60 28.7.60 LOCATED IN 561733N, 023225W. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 79FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 100FT. (HMS SCOTT, 2.9.59). INS AS NDW. - NM 1411/60. 30.7.68 30.7.68 AMEND TO WK 16FMS. NE 149. H454/67 24.3.77 H454/67 24.3.77 LOCATED IN 561735N, 023229W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.8 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. (HMS FOX, SIGNAL DTD 28.2.77). H4818/75 3.8.77 H4818/75 3.8.77 EXAMINED 26.2.77 IN 561731N, 023222W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.8 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.3MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS. LYING 250/070DEG, ON SW SLOPE OF A 10MTR HUMP. (HMS FOX, HI 134A/77). AMEND TO WK 28.5MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/19 6.8.86 H1310/86/19 6.8.86 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'ISLAND MAGEE' BY BUILDER'S PLATE AND BELL. WK IS INTACT, STANDING 6MTRS HIGH. (W MURNEY, 27.7.86). HH100/351/02 13.12.89 HH100/351/02 13.12.89 DIVED ON IN 561730N, 023218W. COMPLETE WK, INTACT AND UPRIGHT. APPROX 40MTRS LONG, 8MTRS BEAM. LARGE GRAB ON STBD SIDE OF DECK. SINGLE HOLD FOR'D, ENGINE AFT. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH ON SEABED OF ROCK AND SAND. (G L WADSWORTH, 22.11.89). NCA. HH090/605/01 25.1.94 HH090/605/01 25.1.94 EXAMINED 21.8.93 IN 561732.3N, 023221.7W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.5 IN GEN DEPTH 36.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. INTACT, WELL DEFINED WK LYING 060/240DEG. NOT SWEPT DUE TO FISHING POTS IN VICINITY. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). BR STD. HH091/152/01 15.7.08 HH091/152/01 & SEP 2008/000080688 15.7.08 EXAMINED 29.1.08 IN 5617.541N, 0232.446W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.2 IN GEN DEPTH 35.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 065/245DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNDEE FOR LEITH. REPORTED MISSING AFTER PASSING N CARR LIGHTSHIP ON 26.10 AND NOT SEEN AGAIN. SANK DURING FORCE 9 GALE. 6 CREW WERE LOST, AS WERE 6 OF THE CREW OF ARBROATH LIFEBOAT 'ROBERT LINDSAY' WHICH WAS ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, ONE HOLD, ENGINE AFT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 17.541 N,2 32.446 W
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FAQ

Where is the ISLAND MAGEE wreck located?

The ISLAND MAGEE wreck is located at coordinates 56 17.541 N,2 32.446 W.

How deep is the ISLAND MAGEE and where exactly is it located?

The ISLAND MAGEE lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 56 17.541 N,2 32.446 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLAND MAGEE?

The seabed around the ISLAND MAGEE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ISLAND MAGEE sink?

The ISLAND MAGEE sank on Oct 26, 1953.

When was the wreck of the ISLAND MAGEE discovered?

The wreck of the ISLAND MAGEE was discovered in 1960.

What country did the ISLAND MAGEE belong to?

The ISLAND MAGEE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ISLAND MAGEE carrying?

The ISLAND MAGEE was carrying stone,sand.

What was the tonnage of the ISLAND MAGEE?

The ISLAND MAGEE had a tonnage of 227 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLAND MAGEE?

The ISLAND MAGEE is classified as a steam ship.

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