Procyon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Procyon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 40.838 N,1 37.508 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.680633
  • Longitude: -1.625133
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PROCYON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.7 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 20
Tonnage 195
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1927
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0002.4,,001.0,040
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8411/27 SUNK IN POSN 574200N, 013800W. 6.10.03 INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH091/155/01 - SEP 2010/000027978 20.1.10 EXAM'D 13.5.09 IN 5740.838N, 0137.508W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 88.89 IN GEN DEPTH 93.9MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 2.4MTRS TOWARDS 040 DEGS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). PROBABLY UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 88MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.7.23 WRECK SEEN ON SIDE SCAN SONAR. (OCEAN INFINITY, GEOPHYSICAL, GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENT SITE INVESTIGATION DTD 5/12/23). OBS ADDED.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX STRATHMARTIN. BUILT IN 1903 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T DAVIDSON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 64NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR FISHING AND RETURN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH ICELANDIC TRAWLER 'MAI'. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS NNE, ?UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the PROCYON wreck located?

The PROCYON wreck is located at coordinates 57 40.838 N,1 37.508 W.

How deep is the PROCYON and where exactly is it located?

The PROCYON lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 57 40.838 N,1 37.508 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PROCYON?

The seabed around the PROCYON lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the PROCYON sink?

The PROCYON sank on Nov 17, 1927.

When was the wreck of the PROCYON discovered?

The wreck of the PROCYON was discovered in 1927.

What country did the PROCYON belong to?

The PROCYON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PROCYON?

The PROCYON had a tonnage of 195 tons.

What type of wreck is the PROCYON?

The PROCYON is classified as a trawler.

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