Quickstep Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Quickstep Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 1.496 N,3 7.836 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | QUICKSTEP |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 64.1 m |
| Width | 9.4 m |
| Draught | 4.7 |
| Tonnage | 909 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 15, 1907 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1907 |
| Last Detection Year | 2020 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 16.10.1907 STRANDED IN APPROX 560130N, 030745W [OGB]. (LLOYDS). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 4, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
ASHORE AT SOUTH POINT INCHKEITH. LYING ON RIDGE OR ROCKS AND BECAME TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS). BUILT IN 1889 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO, SUNDERLAND. ENGINE BY NORTH EAST MARINE ENG. CO. LTD. PASSAGE LEITH FOR ROCHESTER. RAN AGROUND ON BRIGGS REEF, S OF INCHKEITH. CREW OF 16 RESCUED. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD) BUILT WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 112HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.G HILL, STEAM SHIPPING CO. LTD. (SIBI)
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56 1.496 N,3 7.836 W
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