Other Wreck 12933

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43.78 N,5 22.483 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.729667
  • Longitude: -5.374717
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 35
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater shipwreck located at coordinates 55 43.78 N, 5 22.483 W in the Sound of Jura, Scotland. This submerged maritime obstruction lies at a depth of 66.7 meters within a general seabed depth of 68 meters. The wreck measures approximately 20 to 25 meters in length and 7 meters in width, with a structural height of 1.7 meters. The site shows a depth of scour of 0.5 meters and is oriented along a 035/215 degree axis in an area characterized by heavy trawl scars. The wreckage may possibly be the remains of a submarine, historically associated with HMS Bulldog. This survey detail confirms the obstruction position for maritime navigation and hydrographic charting purposes.

Surveying Details

H2885/83 2.5.86 EXAM'D 6.10.85 IN 554347N, 052225W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 66.7 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. DEPTH OF SCOUR 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS, LENGTH 20-25MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LYING 035/215 DEGS IN AREA OF HEAVY TRAWL SCARS. COULD POSSIBLY A SUBMARINE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). BR STD. 6.12.02 WGD POSN: 5543.780N, 0522.483W. NE 2383.

General Comments

?PARTIAL WK OR PART BURIED, MANY TRAWL SCARS IN AREA

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