Setter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Setter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 4.002 N,5 18.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.066700
  • Longitude: -5.301083
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SETTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 956
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details 13.9.18 WRECKAGE IN 550400N, 051900W. SURVIVOR PICKED UP. (8.10 BANERANA). 18.9.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550400N, 051800W, 7M N OF CORSEWALL PT. (BOT W.R 8/233). INS WK. BR STD. 16.9.18 NOW REPORTED IN NW BY N 6M FROM CORSEWALL PT. (SNO ARDROSSAN: AP REPORT). 17.9.18 NOW IN 550200N, 051800W. (COMDRE. HARNE, AP REPORT). BMNS [NO DATE] ACCEPTED IN 550400N, 051800W (PA). 18.8.53 INS NDW (PA) ON F6629. H3671/72 20.7.72 BELIEVED TO BE WK IN 550659, 051040W. SEE WK [3836]. (HMS FOX, HN ). AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY SCOTT'S SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G.& J. BURNS, GLASGOW. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY UB-46 OFF SCOTLAND. 9 LIVES LOST INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN. (DODS & WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

SEE WK [3836]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 4.002 N,5 18.065 W
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FAQ

Where is the SETTER wreck located?

The SETTER wreck is located at coordinates 55 4.002 N,5 18.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SETTER?

The seabed around the SETTER lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the SETTER sink?

The SETTER sank on Sep 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SETTER discovered?

The wreck of the SETTER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SETTER belong to?

The SETTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SETTER carrying?

The SETTER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SETTER?

The SETTER had a tonnage of 956 tons.

What type of wreck is the SETTER?

The SETTER is classified as a steam ship.

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