Saint Mirren Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saint mirren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 54.907 N,8 14.362 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.915117
  • Longitude: -8.239367
Wreck Depth 168 m
Water Depth 178 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT MIRREN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1956
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H7723/68 6.3.69 H7723/68 6.3.69 LOCATED 24.7.68 IN 555458N, 081417W USING LAMBDA [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 565FT IN 580FT. FAIR SONAR. (HMS HYDRA 1968). INS AS WK 94FMS. BR STD. H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 LIES HEADING 330DEGS. STANDS 30FT IN 584FT. GOOD SONAR FROM NE. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR). AMEND TO WK 92FMS. BR STD. 5.8.79 5.8.79 AMEND TO WK 167MTRS. NC 2723. 16.4.07 16.4.07 LOCATED IN 5554.898N, 0814.324W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 178MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 135/315DEGS. INTACT. ?BOWS SE WITH STERN DAMAGE. AMEND WK 169MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 9.4.10 SEP 20070063006 9.4.10 SHOWN AS WK 168MTRS IN 5554.907N, 0814.362W [WGD] ON GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND BATHY DATA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1892 BY CHARLES CONNEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A MACKEY & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR SANTOS. ATTACKED BY U-87 AND CREW ABANSONED SHIP. SUNK BY GUNFIRE. NO LIVES LOST. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012).

General Comments

INTACT, ?BOWS SE WITH STERN DAMAGE, MINOR SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT MIRREN wreck located?

The SAINT MIRREN wreck is located at coordinates 55 54.907 N,8 14.362 W.

How deep is the SAINT MIRREN and where exactly is it located?

The SAINT MIRREN lies at a depth of about 168 meters and is located at coordinates 55 54.907 N,8 14.362 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT MIRREN?

The seabed around the SAINT MIRREN lies at approximately 178 meters deep.

When did the SAINT MIRREN sink?

The SAINT MIRREN sank on May 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SAINT MIRREN discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT MIRREN was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SAINT MIRREN belong to?

The SAINT MIRREN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAINT MIRREN carrying?

The SAINT MIRREN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT MIRREN?

The SAINT MIRREN had a tonnage of 1956 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT MIRREN?

The SAINT MIRREN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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