Saint Mirren (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saint mirren (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.082 N,4 35.023 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.868033
  • Longitude: -4.583717
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 74
Tonnage 556
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1926
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH100/351/04 15.3.91 HH100/351/04 15.3.91 SANK 15 MILES SSE OF CHICKEN ROCK, IN 534800N, 044000W APPROX. (A CORKILL). HH208/400/02 3.4.96 HH208/400/02 3.4.96 WK, LEAST DEPTH BY SOUNDING 48MTRS, IN 535204.8N, 043501.5W [WGD]. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. (NP 1008, HN DTD 27.3.96). BR STD. HH090/705/01 12.6.96 HH090/705/01 12.6.96 EXAM'D 24.3.96 IN 535204.9N, 043501.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S 49.5 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 074/254 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. EXCELLENT DCS3 IMAGE. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY J FULLERTON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T HEITON & CO LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. A STEEL, 3 MASTED, SS. REGISTERED IN DUBLIN. SANK AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. PASSAGE LLANDULAIS TO GLASGOW. CARGO LIMESTONE. OF CREW OF 10, 7 RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.082 N,4 35.023 W.

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

The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 53 52.082 N,4 35.023 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 26, 1926.

When was the wreck of the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY)?

The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 556 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY)?

The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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