Marjorie Seed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marjorie seed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 32.628 N,4 43.255 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.543800
  • Longitude: -4.720917
Wreck Depth 15.87 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARJORIE SEED
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 11.4
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 108
Tonnage 1860
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1924
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1925
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H998/25 11.2.25 ST IN 553200N, 044300W APPROX - 234DEG, 1.5M FROM TROON W PIER LT; 045DEG, 7.5C FROM LADY IS. LTHO. MARKED BY G CON BUOY. (NORTHERN LTHO. BOARD NM 1/25). INS AS ST (1924) WITH BUOY. - NM 284/25. H6101/47 3.10.47 ST & BUOY TO BE DELETED. (NORTHERN LTHO. BOARD). - NM 2655/47. H4834/75 5.5.77 WK LOCATED 19.5.76 IN 553237.47N, 044309.84W [OGB] USING TELLUROMETER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR DEEP. LIES 110/290DEG. LENGTH ABOUT 88MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK, 21.12.76). - NM 1163/77. H4834/75 22.8.77 POSN INCORRECTLY STATED IN NM 1163/77. RE-INS CORRECTLY. - NM 1971/77. SEP 2020/000011409 27.2.20 EXAM�D 27.7.19 IN 5532.628N, 0443.255W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 75.00MTRS, WIDTH 11.40MTRS, HEIGHT 4.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 288/108DEGS. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1597). AMEND DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED OFF LADY ISLAND, AYR BAY, WHILE ON PASSAGE GLASGOW TO HUELVA.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY DEGRADED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 32.628 N,4 43.255 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARJORIE SEED wreck located?

The MARJORIE SEED wreck is located at coordinates 55 32.628 N,4 43.255 W.

How deep is the MARJORIE SEED and where exactly is it located?

The MARJORIE SEED lies at a depth of about 15.87 meters and is located at coordinates 55 32.628 N,4 43.255 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARJORIE SEED?

The seabed around the MARJORIE SEED lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MARJORIE SEED sink?

The MARJORIE SEED sank on Dec 25, 1924.

When was the wreck of the MARJORIE SEED discovered?

The wreck of the MARJORIE SEED was discovered in 1925.

What country did the MARJORIE SEED belong to?

The MARJORIE SEED belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARJORIE SEED carrying?

The MARJORIE SEED was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the MARJORIE SEED?

The MARJORIE SEED had a tonnage of 1860 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARJORIE SEED?

The MARJORIE SEED is classified as a steam ship.

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