R. Mackay (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
R. mackay (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.287 N,5 2.568 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.921450
  • Longitude: -5.042800
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY)
Type drifter
Tonnage 72
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1945
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H4957/56 20.8.56 H4957/56 20.8.56 WK IN 545517N, 050230W, OR 320DEG, 8.75C FROM STRANRAER RLY PIER LT. (RMS PRINCESS MARGARET HN) CHART AS DW (MASTS). - NM 2068/56. H4957/56 5.12.63 H4957/56 5.12.63 AMEND TO DW (MAST). (NORTHERN LT HO BOARD). BR STD. H4957/56 22.2.65 H4957/56 22.2.65 G CONL BUOY CLOSE S OF WK. (TOWN CLERK STRANRAER NM DTD 11.2.65). - NM 364/65. H4225/71 18.11.71 H4225/71 18.11.71 DELETE (MAST). (PORT MANAGER BT SHIP MANAGEMENT). BR STD. H2595/73 30.3.73 H2595/73 30.3.73 NO MENTION AFTER SURVEY. (HMS FOX, K6588/1-2, R OF S DTD 20.12.73). H2595/73 7.6.73 H2595/73 7.6.73 AREA EXAMINED BY DIVERS & ONLY A FEW PIECES OF METAL WERE FOUND. EXISTANCE OF WK BUOY BEING CHECKED WITH STRANRAER. (HMS FOX LETTER DTD 27.5.73). AMEND DW TO F. NC 1403. H2595/73 19.7.73 H2595/73 19.7.73 WRECK BUOY STILL IN SITU BUT WILL BE WITHDRAWN SHORTLY. (HMS FOX LETTER DTD 11.7.73). DELETE BUOY. NC 1403. H444/67 13.4.76 H444/67 13.4.76 WK REPORTED AS DISINTEGRATED & WK BUOY REMOVED. (AREA ENG, WIGTOWN, LTR DTD 23.3.76). NCA. 12.9.03 12.9.03 EUT POSN: 5455.287N, 0502.568W. BA 1403 [5TH EDN MAY'03].
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1910. STEAM LINER, USED AS A TENDER AT SEAPLANE BASE AT WIG BAY, WHICH SANK AT MOORINGS. (OFF SCOTLAND, I. G. WHITTAKER)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 55.287 N,5 2.568 W
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FAQ

Where is the R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.287 N,5 2.568 W.

How deep is the seabed around the R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1945.

When was the wreck of the R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1956.

What was the tonnage of the R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY)?

The R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 72 tons.

What type of wreck is the R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY)?

The R. MACKAY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a drifter.

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