Islay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Islay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 21.299 N,5 47.995 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.354983
  • Longitude: -5.799917
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLAY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1974
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.10.74 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS 552118N, 054756W. (LL, 11.10.74). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5521.299N, 0547.995W. 13.1.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1355). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2020

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUFFERED WATER IN THE FUEL IN HEAVY WEATHER. THE ENGINE FAILED AND WAS WASHED INTO THE BASE OF 700 FOOT HIGH CLIFFS. CREW OF 4 RECOVERED. LATER BROKE UP. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ISLAY wreck located?

The ISLAY wreck is located at coordinates 55 21.299 N,5 47.995 W.

When did the ISLAY sink?

The ISLAY sank on Oct 2, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ISLAY discovered?

The wreck of the ISLAY was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ISLAY belong to?

The ISLAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ISLAY?

The ISLAY had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLAY?

The ISLAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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