Portland (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Portland (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 57.295 N,4 52.771 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 72 m |
| Water Depth | 84 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Sonar Length | 75 |
| Shadow Height | 12 |
| Orientation | 70 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 6, 1907 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1981 |
| Last Detection Year | 1986 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H1310/81 18.11.81 SANK OFF CLOCH LTHO, FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (I G WHITTACKER, 18.11.81). H1310/83/14 21.3.83 WK OF LARGISH VESSEL REPD TO LIE IN AREA SOMEWHERE OFF MCINROYS PT. (P MOIR). 31.10.86 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED BY E/S DURING TRIALS, IN 555712N, 045253W [OGB]. LENGTH 40MTRS, HEIGHT 4-5MTRS. GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. (AUWE PORTLAND, TELECOM). H4065/85 19.2.87 EXAM'D 3.7.86 IN 555718N, 045242W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 12MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING, APPARENTLY INTACT, 070/250 DEGS. (HMS HECLA, HI 322). CHART AS WK 72MTRS. G/S. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 24, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
18.11.81 SANK OFF CLOCH LTHO, FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (I. G. WHITTACKER, 18.11.81).
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- Europa Wreck 755.2 M
- Akka Wreck 2009.6 M
- D26 Wreck 2548.5 M
- Greenock Wreck 2629.2 M
- Eclipse (And Other Wrecks) Wreck 2842.5 M
- Rhoda (Possibly) Wreck 3154.7 M
- Other Wreck 99576 3436 M
- Jubilee Star Wreck 3539.3 M
- D35 Wreck 3573.2 M
- Other Wreck 99554 3593.4 M
General Comments
APPEARS INTACT