Where is the LAIRDSHELM wreck located?

The LAIRDSHELM wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.503 N,5 3.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAIRDSHELM?

The seabed around the LAIRDSHELM lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

The LAIRDSHELM sank on Dec 22, 1929.

The wreck of the LAIRDSHELM was discovered in 1929.

The LAIRDSHELM was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

The LAIRDSHELM is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lairdshelm Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	55 0.503 N,5 3.068 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 55.008383 Longitude: -5.051133
Water Depth	5 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	LAIRDSHELM
Type	steam ship
Cargo	machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Dec 22, 1929
Bottom Texture	Sand
Original Detection Year	1929
Last Detection Year	1930
Original Source	national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details	H8603/29 23.12.29 H8603/29 23.12.29 STEAMER SUNK IN ABOUT 321DEGS, 2.5 MILES FROM CAUN HD LT HOUSE. POSN VERY APPROX. (PORT PATRICK, TELECON). POSN 550030N, 050300W FOR FILING ONLY. H8702/29 30.12.29 H8702/29 30.12.29 (T)NM 25/30 PROMULGATED. (NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD, NM NO 8). H8702/29 5.4.30 H8702/29 5.4.30 SALVAGE BEING CARRIED OUT BY JAMES GUSH & CO, GREENOCK. H8702/59 24.10.30 H8702/59 24.10.30 WK HAS NOT YET BEEN DISPERSED. (NLB LTR). NCA. H956/32 11.2.32 H956/32 11.2.32 WORK OF DISPERSAL IS NEARING COMPLETION. H4951/32 12.7.32 H4951/32 12.7.32 WRECK & LT BUOY REMOVED. (NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD NM 51/32). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date	Nov 19, 2009

FOUNDERED OFF S END OF FINNARTS BAY. PROBABLY LATER DISPERSED 2 MILES N OF CARINRYAN LT. (OFF SCOTLAND).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 0.503 N,5 3.068 W

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