Mauretana Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mauretana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.722 N,2 5.199 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.878700
  • Longitude: -2.086650
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAURETANA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 136
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/915/01 11.1.02 LOCATED 14.10.01 IN 5552.722N, 0205.199W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 136/316 DEGS. VERY SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEVERAL SCATTERED ITEMS OF DEBRIS IN AN AREA OF ROCK. (GARDLINE, HI 915). DIFFICULT TO BE SURE WHICH IS DEBRIS AND WHICH IS ROCK. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 8.1.04 GROUNDED ON BUSS CRAIG, ONLY BOILER & PROP REMAIN, WRECKAGE DENSELY COVERED IN MARINE GROWTH. (DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'04) 15.1.04 HUGE BOILER REMAINS, LYING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO ROCKS, TOGETHER WITH RUSTY PLATES, COGS AND WHEELS. PHOTO OF GROUNDED VESSEL. (DIVE ST ABBS & EYEMOUTH, PUBLISHED 1998). SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2021

Circumstances of loss

WOOD & STEEL STEAM DRIVEN FV, BUILT 1930'S, 3 CYLINDER ENGINE, WITH 1 BOILER. RAN AGROUND IN THICK FOG ON BUSS CRAIG, HURKERS, AT ENTRANCE TO EYEMOUTH WHILST RETURNING FROM FISHING TRIP. WRECKED BY A STORM BEFORE SHE COULD BE SALVAGED. (SIBI, DIVE ST ABBS & EYEMOUTH, & DIVER MAGAZINE JAN'04)

General Comments

SEVERAL SCATTERED ITEMS OF DEBRIS IN AREA OF ROCK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 52.722 N,2 5.199 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAURETANA wreck located?

The MAURETANA wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.722 N,2 5.199 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAURETANA?

The seabed around the MAURETANA lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MAURETANA discovered?

The wreck of the MAURETANA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the MAURETANA belong to?

The MAURETANA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MAURETANA?

The MAURETANA is classified as a trawler.

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