Saxon Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | lifted |
|
Saxon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 57.528 N,4 45.922 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 11 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SAXON |
| Type | barge |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1925 |
| Last Detection Year | 1926 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H8384/25 5.12.25 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 555732N, 044551W. (LL, 5.12.25). NCA. H8384/25 5.12.25 TWO WK MARKING LIGHT BUOYS ESTABLISHED, FL.G. (LL, 5.12.25). - NM 2089T/25. H8384/25 3.3.26 WK & LIGHT BUOYS REMOVED. (LL, 3.3.26). - NM 464/26. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR ROTHESAY. COLLIDED WITH STEAMER MELLISA OFF PRINCE'S PIER, GREENOCK. CREW RECOVERED. (LL).
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