Moray Firth (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Moray firth (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 45.983 N,2 46.944 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 30 m |
| Water Depth | 40 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | MORAY FIRTH (PROBABLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 314 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 28, 1943 |
| Original Detection Year | 1943 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H067/43 29.3.43 SANK IN POSN 574600N, 024700W. (FOIC ABERDEEN, 28.3.43). NCA. 11.1.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 574600N, 024900W. (AUBD 314/6, EG 25). 21.8.78 INS AS USCPA 30MTRS. BR STD. H2336/84 6.8.86 POSSIBLE WKGE IN 574600N, 024651W REPORTED BY LOCAL FISHERMAN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). AMEND TO USC 30MTRS. BR STD. H2336/84 8.12.87 NOT FOUND. (HMS FOX, HI 246). DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 17, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION.
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