Mary Anning Wreck

Field Value
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Mary anning Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.591 N,4 45.826 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.959850
  • Longitude: -4.763767
Wreck Depth 11.64 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY ANNING
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 1.91
Shadow Height 0.63
Orientation 22
Tonnage 1237
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1885
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1310/83 LIES IN POSN 022DEGS (T), 890FT ON ITS PORT BEAMS END, IN DEPTH OF 45FT (LWST). PLATES HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND RIBS AND STANCHIONS STAND 3FT ABOVE SEABED. PROPOSED TO REMOVE WK COMPLETELY. (MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT & FINANCE COMMITTEE, GLASGOW, MEETING DTD 27 MAY 1891). AS THIS POSN NOW LIES WITHIN DREDGED AREA, PRESUME THIS WAS DONE. AMENDED TO LIFT. HH090/778/01 12.11.97 EXAM'D 28.10.97 IN 555735.6N, 044549.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.7 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTR. DCS3 HT 0.5MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS LIES 015/195DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP. LEAST DEPTH AT N END. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 778). AMENDED FROM 'LIFT' TO 'LIVE'. CHART AS WK 11.7MTRS IN 555736N, 044545.5W [OGB]. BR STD. HH274/470/06 22.5.98 CONFIRMED AS AN OBSTRUCTION. BELIEVED TO BE A KNOWN WRECK. WOULD WISH TO SEE THIS CHARTED AS AN OBSTN. (HARBOUR MASTER, CLYDEPORT, 19.5.98). NCA. RSDRA2023000080217 19.6.23 NOT LOCATED BY BDC IN M/B DATASET (2023) (CLYDE PORT AUTHORITY SURVEY). NFA. RSDRA2023000080217 19.10.23 EXAM'D BY BDC 27.2.2023 IN 5557.591N, 0445.826 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 14.0MTRS, WIDTH 1.91MTRS, HT 0.63MTRS, ORIENTATION 022/202 DEGS. NFS. (FORTH PORTS LTD SURVEY 08/2022, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND OBSTRN 11.37 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000342565 19.12.2024 EXAM'D BY BDC 2024; LOCATED IN 5557.591N, 0445.826 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.64MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. NFS. ASSOCIATED SURVEY SHEET SHOWS WK 11.7MTRS. (H525.2 BASED ON PEEL PORTS SURVEY DTD 16.10.24). AMEND DW 11.6 MTRS.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY PALMERS' COMPANY, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J H ANNING. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 99 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR ODESSA. WAS STRUCK BY SS ARGUS WHILST AT ANCHOR PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF VOYAGE. VESSELS REMAINED LOCKED TOGETHER AND CREW ABANDONED TO SS ARGUS. ARGUS BACKED AWAY AND MARY ANNING SANK. WRECK WAS LATER FLATTENED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 57.591 N,4 45.826 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARY ANNING wreck located?

The MARY ANNING wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.591 N,4 45.826 W.

How deep is the MARY ANNING and where exactly is it located?

The MARY ANNING lies at a depth of about 11.64 meters and is located at coordinates 55 57.591 N,4 45.826 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY ANNING?

The seabed around the MARY ANNING lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MARY ANNING sink?

The MARY ANNING sank on Jan 24, 1885.

When was the wreck of the MARY ANNING discovered?

The wreck of the MARY ANNING was discovered in 1891.

What country did the MARY ANNING belong to?

The MARY ANNING belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARY ANNING carrying?

The MARY ANNING was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARY ANNING?

The MARY ANNING had a tonnage of 1237 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY ANNING?

The MARY ANNING is classified as a steam ship.

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