Other Wreck 12972

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 36.115 N,6 1.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.601917
  • Longitude: -6.030833
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Sonar Length 25.5
Sonar Width 7.1
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2013

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck located off the coast of Islay in the Inner Hebrides at coordinates 55 36.115 N, 6 1.85 W. This submerged obstruction sits at a least depth of 51.1 meters within a general seabed depth of 59.1 meters. The wreck measures 25.5 meters in length, 7.1 meters in width, and stands 5.36 meters high. Oriented on a 070/250 degree axis with bows facing east-northeast, the structure remains upright with the western end partially collapsed. This underwater site is charted as a wreck and identified as a potential fishing vessel.

Surveying Details

10.10.13 10.10.13 EXAM'D 3.12.12 IN 5536.115N, 0601.850W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.10 IN GEN DEPTH 59.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.1MTRS, HT 5.36MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. UPRIGHT WITH W END PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). ?FV. INS AS WK 51MTRS.

General Comments

INTACT, ?UPRIGHT, BOWS ENE, STERN COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 36.115 N,6 1.85 W
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