Little Western Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Little western Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.386 N,6 21.004 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.923100
  • Longitude: -6.350067
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LITTLE WESTERN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 35.3 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 115
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1872
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1291/81 30.11.81 H1291/81 30.11.81 REMAINS OF THIS WK LIE WITHIN THE AREA PROTECTED FOR HMS COLOSSUS. (SCILCONIAN DIVING SERVICES LTD., 26.9.81). NCA. POSN 495521N, 062057W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1858 BY JAMES HENDERSON & SON LTD., RENFREW, STRUCK ROCKS SOUTH OF SAMSON & NORTH-EAST OF SOUTHWARD WELL WHILST EN ROUTE FROM ST MARY'S TO WESTERN ROCKS & RETURN. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 55.386 N,6 21.004 W
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FAQ

Where is the LITTLE WESTERN wreck located?

The LITTLE WESTERN wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.386 N,6 21.004 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LITTLE WESTERN?

The seabed around the LITTLE WESTERN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the LITTLE WESTERN sink?

The LITTLE WESTERN sank on Oct 6, 1872.

When was the wreck of the LITTLE WESTERN discovered?

The wreck of the LITTLE WESTERN was discovered in 1981.

What country did the LITTLE WESTERN belong to?

The LITTLE WESTERN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LITTLE WESTERN?

The LITTLE WESTERN had a tonnage of 115 tons.

What type of wreck is the LITTLE WESTERN?

The LITTLE WESTERN is classified as a steam ship.

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