Mary Croan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Mary croan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 36.859 N,6 26.388 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.614317
  • Longitude: -6.439800
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 113
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1980
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 24, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for the Mary Groan possibly located off the coast of Scotland near the Isle of Skye at coordinates 57 36.859 N, 6 26.388 W featuring a least multibeam depth of 31.85 meters with a length of 16 meters width of 9 meters and height of 1 meter oriented at 113 to 293 degrees.

Surveying Details

H4893/77 2.4.80 H4893/77 2.4.80 SANK IN 573700N, 062700W. (STORNOWAY MRSC, SIG DTD 18.3.80). INS AS WK USCPA 35MTRS. BR STD. 24.12.10 SEP 2010/000219505 24.12.10 EXAM'D IN 5736.859N, 0626.338W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.85 IN GEN DEPTH 32.85MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 1MTR. LIES 113/293 DEGS. A MOUND WHICH COULD POSSIBLY BE THE REMAINS OF THE WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1330). ?DEBRIS OR SEABED FEATURE. AMEND FOUL IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS AT EILEAN TRODDAY AFTER RADAR FAILURE. REFLOATED UNDER OWN POWER, BUT MAKING WATER AND LATER SANK WHILE MAKING FOR UIG, SKYE. CREW RECOVERED BY MV PASS OF CHISHOLM. (STORNOWAY MRSC & LL).

General Comments

?DEBRIS OR SEABED FEATURE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 36.859 N,6 26.388 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 36.859 N,6 26.388 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 18, 1980.

When was the wreck of the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY)?

The MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY)?

The MARY CROAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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