Marie Stuart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Marie stuart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.763 N,0 33.654 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.579383
  • Longitude: -0.560900
Wreck Depth 47.39 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIE STUART
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 8 m
Sonar Length 61.1
Sonar Width 8.2
Shadow Height 5.26
Orientation 155
Tonnage 564
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the Marie Stuart is located in the North Sea at coordinates 54 34.763 N, 0 33.654 W. This underwater obstruction sits at a depth of 47.39 meters within a general seabed depth of 52 meters. The vessel measures 61.1 meters in length, 8.2 meters in width, and 5.26 meters in height. Survey data indicates the wreck is oriented at 155/335 degrees. While the structure remains upright, it is classified as severely disintegrated and broken up. The identity of the Marie Stuart was confirmed via an engine maker's plate found on-site. This North Sea shipwreck is charted as a 47-meter depth obstruction for maritime navigation purposes.

Surveying Details

H6331/87 20.1.89 WK EXAM'D 25.6.88 IN 543445N, 003333W [OGB] USING TRISPNDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEG, WITH NW HALF OF WK INTACT WHILE SE HALF IS VERY BROKEN UP. CHART AS WK 48MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. 23.3.04 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS 'MARIE STUART' BY ENGINE MAKER'S PLATE. (REC'R OF WK, ANNUAL REPORT 2004). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5434.763N, 0033.654W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.39MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS, LENGTH 61.1MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS, HEIGHT 5.26MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT, BUT IS SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

6.3.83 BUILT OF IRON IN 1864 BY MESSERS LESLIE & CO, HEBBURN-ON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GIBSON & SOMERVILLE, LEITH. (M CAMPBELL GIBSON, LEITH, MANAGER). ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY R & W HAWTHORN, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. SAILED BURNTISLAND 6.3.83 FOR DUNKIRK AND NOT SEEN AGAIN. GEORGE GIBSON GAVE VESSEL UP AS LOST AND PUBLISHED A CREW LIST ON 16.3.83. (REC'R OF WK, ANNUAL REPORT 2004 & R YOUNG).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIE STUART wreck located?

The MARIE STUART wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.763 N,0 33.654 W.

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

The MARIE STUART lies at a depth of about 47.39 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.763 N,0 33.654 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIE STUART?

The seabed around the MARIE STUART lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MARIE STUART discovered?

The wreck of the MARIE STUART was discovered in 1998.

What country did the MARIE STUART belong to?

The MARIE STUART belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARIE STUART carrying?

The MARIE STUART was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARIE STUART?

The MARIE STUART had a tonnage of 564 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIE STUART?

The MARIE STUART is classified as a steam ship.

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