Pelican Or Anna Bhan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pelican or anna bhan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 37.103 N,6 3.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.618383
  • Longitude: -6.050333
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 62.6 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 146
Sonar Width 42
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 77
Tonnage 638
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1895
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 22.1.92 WK LIES IN 563703N, 060252W [OGB]. LYING ON ITS SIDE. HAS NETS OVER BOWS. (DIVE NW SCOTLAND). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 14.4.08 [EUT] POSN: 5637.038N, 0602.930W. NE 2474. 28.7.08 WK IS SOMETIMES INCORRECTLY REFERRED TO AS ANNA BHAN. DRAWING OF WK. (SHIPWRECKS OF W OF SCOTLAND PUBLISHED 1995) SITS UPRIGHT ON MUD & SILT SEABED IN 20-24MTRS. HULL INTACT WOODEN DECKING GONE. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS). 12.3.12 EXAM'D 30.10.11 IN 5637.103N, 0603.020W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.83 IN GEN DEPTH 23.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP AT UPSLOPE END. LENGTH 146MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS, HT 12MTRS [SIC]. LIES 077/257 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, AT TOP OF STEEP INCLINE. INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1364). AMEND WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1850 BY E PIKE, CORK WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 140HP, 1 BOILER SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAVID MACBRAYNE, GLASGOW. USED AS A COAL HULK, ENGINES REMOVED. RAN AGROUND & LOST WHEN MOORINGS DRAGGED IN FORCE 10 GALE. LATER SLIPPED OFF THE ROCKS INTO DEEP WATER. (SIBI, ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS [PHOTO], SHIPWRECKS OF W COAST OF SCOTLAND [PHOTO], DIVE NW SCOTLAND)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, HULL INTACT, BOWS ?NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 37.103 N,6 3.02 W
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FAQ

Where is the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN wreck located?

The PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN wreck is located at coordinates 56 37.103 N,6 3.02 W.

How deep is the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN and where exactly is it located?

The PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 37.103 N,6 3.02 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN?

The seabed around the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN sink?

The PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN sank on Dec 6, 1895.

When was the wreck of the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN discovered?

The wreck of the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN was discovered in 1982.

What country did the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN belong to?

The PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN carrying?

The PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN?

The PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN had a tonnage of 638 tons.

What type of wreck is the PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN?

The PELICAN OR ANNA BHAN is classified as a steam ship.

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