Shuna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shuna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.963 N,6 2.427 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.649383
  • Longitude: -6.040450
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHUNA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1494
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1936
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.2.75 WRECKED NEAR ARDMORE POINT,ISLAY IN 553858N, 060222W. MACHINERY SALVAGED. STERN INTACT, REMAINDER BROKEN UP. ABOUT 50FT BOTTOM DEPTH, ALONGSIDE A REEF. SOME WRECKAGE ON REEF. (P.L. SELLARS LTR DTD 11.1.75) 11.10.13 NOT LOCATED 2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). SLIGHT MOUND AT THIS POSN. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). NO CLEAR WRECKAGE. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

11.2.75 BUILT IN 1915 BY J.CROWN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDESIDE SHIPOWNERS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 165NHP. WRECKED NEAR ARDMORE PT, ISLAY. (P.L. SELLARS LTR DTD 11.2.75). 17.10.1936 NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH SHUNA LOST NEARBY ON 17.10.1936. [SEE 2658].

General Comments

SEE [2658]

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FAQ

Where is the SHUNA wreck located?

The SHUNA wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.963 N,6 2.427 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHUNA?

The seabed around the SHUNA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SHUNA sink?

The SHUNA sank on Oct 17, 1936.

When was the wreck of the SHUNA discovered?

The wreck of the SHUNA was discovered in 1936.

What country did the SHUNA belong to?

The SHUNA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHUNA?

The SHUNA had a tonnage of 1494 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHUNA?

The SHUNA is classified as a steam ship.

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