Rattray Head Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rattray head Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 11.805 N,1 49.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.196750
  • Longitude: -1.828333
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RATTRAY HEAD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 496
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 7.8.72 BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT 8 MILES ENE OF ABERDEEN. (WW2SL), POSN 571149N, 014936W FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/155/01 2.3.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-OPTIC. BUILT IN 1921 BY ARDROSSAN DD CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A F HENRY & MCGREGOR LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 57NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD. PASSAGE LEITH & METHIL ROADS FOR STROMNESS. BOMBED AND SUNK. (SIBI & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the RATTRAY HEAD wreck located?

The RATTRAY HEAD wreck is located at coordinates 57 11.805 N,1 49.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RATTRAY HEAD?

The seabed around the RATTRAY HEAD lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the RATTRAY HEAD sink?

The RATTRAY HEAD sank on Apr 5, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RATTRAY HEAD discovered?

The wreck of the RATTRAY HEAD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the RATTRAY HEAD belong to?

The RATTRAY HEAD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RATTRAY HEAD carrying?

The RATTRAY HEAD was carrying general and mixed goods,construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the RATTRAY HEAD?

The RATTRAY HEAD had a tonnage of 496 tons.

What type of wreck is the RATTRAY HEAD?

The RATTRAY HEAD is classified as a steam ship.

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