Logan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Logan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 31.857 N,5 47.232 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.530950
  • Longitude: -5.787200
Wreck Depth 103 m
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOGAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 29.7
Sonar Width 15.3
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 5
Tonnage 98
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1961
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/18 28.5.02 HH100/351/18 28.5.02 DIVED IN 5631.845N, 0547.250W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH BY E/S, 4MTRS HIGH TO TOP OF FUNNEL BY DEPTH GAUGE. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS. WITH BOWS S. A SMALL PUFFER, UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT. TWO FORWARD HOLDS, 3 BLADED PROP. STEERING PEDESTAL BEHIND FUNNEL. NO DEBRIS, NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND & GRAVEL. (D GREIG). INS AS WK 105MTRS. BR STD. 13.2.12 13.2.12 EXAM'D 28.11.11 IN 5631.857N, 0547.232W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 103.02 IN GEN DEPTH 105.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 29.7MTRS, WIDTH 15.3MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1364). AMEND WK 103MTRS IN REVISED PSON. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2012

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TROON FOR SKYE. SPRANG A LEAK, TAKEN IN TOW TO LOCHALINE OLD PIER. WHEN IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT PUMPING OUT WAS HOPELESS VESSEL WAS TOWED TO DEEPER WATER FOR SINKING. (SHIPWRECKS OF W SCOTLAND).

General Comments

PUFFER, INTACT & UPRIGHT, BOWS S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 31.857 N,5 47.232 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOGAN wreck located?

The LOGAN wreck is located at coordinates 56 31.857 N,5 47.232 W.

How deep is the LOGAN and where exactly is it located?

The LOGAN lies at a depth of about 103 meters and is located at coordinates 56 31.857 N,5 47.232 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOGAN?

The seabed around the LOGAN lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the LOGAN sink?

The LOGAN sank on Dec 15, 1961.

When was the wreck of the LOGAN discovered?

The wreck of the LOGAN was discovered in 2002.

What country did the LOGAN belong to?

The LOGAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOGAN carrying?

The LOGAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LOGAN?

The LOGAN had a tonnage of 98 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOGAN?

The LOGAN is classified as a steam ship.

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