Marie Louise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marie louise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 37.645 N,6 2.052 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.627417
  • Longitude: -6.034200
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE LOUISE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 17.6 m
Sonar Length 19.5
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 133
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 2005
Bottom Texture Rock
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Mar 13, 2012

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck MARIE LOUISE is located in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, at coordinates 56 37.645 N, 6 2.052 W. This underwater obstruction sits in a general water depth of 55.6 meters, with a recorded least depth of 52.03 meters over the wreck. The vessel remains intact and upright on the seabed, oriented on a 133/313-degree heading with the bow facing southeast. Measuring 19.5 meters in length, 7.5 meters in width, and 5.3 meters in height, the MARIE LOUISE shows no signs of scour and features a poor magnetic anomaly. The site was formally examined on October 30, 2011, confirming its current status as a seabed wreck.

Surveying Details

HH272/550/07 13.10.05 HH272/550/07 13.10.05 SANK IN 5637.7.N, 0602.2W [WGD]. (CLYDE CG, FAX DTD 7.10.05). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 13.2.12 13.2.12 EXAM'D 30.10.11 IN 5637.645N, 0602.052W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.03 IN GEN DEPTH 55.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 19.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 133/313 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1364). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE. AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CONVERTED M TRAWLER, WOODEN HULL. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW IN ADVERSE WEATHER AND ROUGH SEA. (CLYDE CG)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE LOUISE wreck located?

The MARIE LOUISE wreck is located at coordinates 56 37.645 N,6 2.052 W.

How deep is the MARIE LOUISE and where exactly is it located?

The MARIE LOUISE lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 56 37.645 N,6 2.052 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE LOUISE?

The seabed around the MARIE LOUISE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the MARIE LOUISE sink?

The MARIE LOUISE sank on Oct 7, 2005.

When was the wreck of the MARIE LOUISE discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE LOUISE was discovered in 2005.

What country did the MARIE LOUISE belong to?

The MARIE LOUISE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MARIE LOUISE?

The MARIE LOUISE is classified as a trawler.

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