Mayflower Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mayflower Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 50.049 N,2 54.043 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.834150
  • Longitude: -2.900717
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAYFLOWER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Sonar Length 24
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 60
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Mayflower shipwreck is an underwater obstruction located off the northeast coast of Scotland in the North Sea near Peterhead at coordinates 57 50.049 N, 2 54.043 W. Originally reported as a 60-foot wooden motor fishing vessel that sank in the area, historical hydrographic surveys document its position updates and detailed dimensions. The wreck lies oriented at 060/240 degrees with a least echo sounder depth of 7.2 meters in a general water depth of 81 meters, featuring no surrounding scour. Structural descriptions from survey examinations record the wreck standing with a height of 5 meters, a length of 24 meters, and a beam of 7 meters.

Surveying Details

H2307/73 1.2.73 SANK IN 575024N, 025324W. (CG PETERHEAD, TLX DTD 1.2.73), INS AS USC 15FMS. BR STD. 2.2.73 SANK IN ABOUT 40FMS. (LL 211). 25.5.76 AMEND TO USC 27MTRS. NC 222. 21.8.78 AMEND TO NDWPA. BR STD. H2336/84 6.6.86 WK OF 60FT WOODEN MFV MAYFLOWER REPORTED BY LOCAL FISHING SKIPPER IN 575005N, 025350W. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2336/84 8.10.87 EXAM'D 9.8.86 IN 575004N, 025357W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 81 MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 24MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 060/240 DEG. (HMS FOX, HI 246). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MFV DEVOTION II.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MAYFLOWER wreck located?

The MAYFLOWER wreck is located at coordinates 57 50.049 N,2 54.043 W.

How deep is the MAYFLOWER and where exactly is it located?

The MAYFLOWER lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 57 50.049 N,2 54.043 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAYFLOWER?

The seabed around the MAYFLOWER lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the MAYFLOWER sink?

The MAYFLOWER sank on Feb 1, 1973.

When was the wreck of the MAYFLOWER discovered?

The wreck of the MAYFLOWER was discovered in 1973.

What country did the MAYFLOWER belong to?

The MAYFLOWER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MAYFLOWER?

The MAYFLOWER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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