Ruby (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ruby (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0.574 N,3 27.016 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.009567
  • Longitude: -3.450267
Wreck Depth 17.95 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RUBY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 17.07
Shadow Height 6.87
Orientation 181
Tonnage 481
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1905
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 121.0,,004.5,280.0
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H7915/68 20.12.68 LOCATED IN 560034.5N, 032656W [OGB] USING HSA. THE WK LIES IN A NNW/SSE DIRECTION AND IS ABOUT 200-250FT IN LENGTH. THE FIX SHOWS THE POSN OF THE SHOALEST SOUNDING OBTAINED, IT IS NEAR THE NW END OF THE WK, WHICH WAS CLOSELY SOUNDED, BUT NOT ADEQUATELY EXAMINED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 78FT. SCOUR TO 83FT. SEABED OF BLACK MUD. (HMS VIDAL, HI 355/1968). BR STD. 7.1.69 QUITE A SIZEABLE WK AND FROM ITS ROUNDED EDGES ON THE E/S TRACE AN OLD ONE SILTED OVER. (HMS VIDAL, ROS DTD 17.8.68). H1310/81/32 2.12.81 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF SS RUBY. (I G WHITTAKER, 18.11.81). 12.7.96 NOT FOUND, BUT NOT CONSIDERED TO BE DISPROVED. (SURVEY DTD MAY '96 [M2657]). NCA. HH264/450/04 9.8.96 WK FOUND TO BE LYING NNE/SSW WITH A LEAST DEPTH OF 18.2MTRS IN 560034.7N, 032656W [OGB]. WK IS PARTLY COVERED BY SEDIMENT AND COVERS AN AREA OF APPROX 105 X 40MTRS. (FORTH PORTS SURVEY DTD JUL '96 [M2691]). BR STD. 29.6.02 EUT POSN: 5600.574N, 0327.017W. NE 736. HH264/450/07 9.11.06 SHOWN AS WK 18.1MTRS IN 5600.574N, 0327.017W [EUT] ON FORTH PORTS PLC SURVEY DTD NOV-DEC '05 [M4384 BATHY ID 20065031]. NE 737. HH091/176/01 22.5.07 EXAM'D 17.10.06 IN 5600.574N, 0327.016W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.84MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 42.17MTRS, WIDTH 13.3MTRS, HT 4.16MTRS. LIES 005/185DEGS. IN SEVERAL PIECES WITH TWO LARGE SECTIONS. CHART AS WK 16.7MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1176). PROBABLY BOWS S WITH CENTRE PART BURIED. DEBRIS LIES 35MTRS NNE. AMEND WK 16.7MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2016000236167 25.2.16 EXAM'D 25.02.16; IN 5600.575N, 0327.016W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.95MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS, LENGTH 67.0MTRS, WIDTH 17.07MTRS, HEIGHT 6.87MTRS, ORIENTATION 181/001 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 121MTRS, 28.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 280DEGS. LARGE VESSEL IN TWO DISTINCT PIECES, LYING FLAT ON THE SEABED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO WRECK 2802. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1490 FIRTH OF FORTH). AMEND DW 17.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1888 BY SCOTTS & CO, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A WEIR, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY W KING & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE MIDDLESBOROUGH FOR GRANGEMOUTH. SANK 2M W OF FORTH BRIDGE, FOLLOWING COLLISION IN CALM CONDITIONS AND FOG WITH SS PRUDHOE CASTLE. SALVAGE ATTEMPT ABANDONED. (SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the RUBY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RUBY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 0.574 N,3 27.016 W.

How deep is the RUBY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RUBY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.95 meters and is located at coordinates 56 0.574 N,3 27.016 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RUBY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RUBY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the RUBY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RUBY (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 10, 1905.

When was the wreck of the RUBY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RUBY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the RUBY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RUBY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RUBY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RUBY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the RUBY (POSSIBLY)?

The RUBY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 481 tons.

What type of wreck is the RUBY (POSSIBLY)?

The RUBY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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