Strathearn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Strathearn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.065 N,1 9.563 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.751083
  • Longitude: 1.159383
Wreck Depth 4.35 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRATHEARN
Type Lighthouse
Flag GB
Length 53.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 80.37
Sonar Width 40.9
Shadow Height 2.62
Orientation 151
Tonnage 683
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1941
Scour Dimensions 046.5,,001.9,0150.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H0329/41 28.3.41 INS ST. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 701/41. H0329/41 3.3.47 G CONL BUOY LAID 162DEG, 100YDS FROM WK. (TH NM 20/47). - NM 496/47. H0329/41 7.11.49 SWEPT CLEAR 19FT, FOUL 20FT. SEABED 21-26FT. POSN 514510N, 011002E. (HMS SCOTT, 1.9.49). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 1FT. - NM 2286/49. H2266/54 21.4.59 LOCATED IN 514510N, 010957E. (HMS SHACKLETON, NOV 1953). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 23.1.73 INS AS WK SW 5.5MTRS. NC 1975. H2918/83 22.10.85 LOCATED IN 514502N, 010940E [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 5.1MTRS. NO WK FOUND IN 514510N, 010957E. (NP 1016, TELEX 9.10.85). H2918/83 24.4.86 EXAM'D 9.10.85 IN 514502N, 010940E [OGB] TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.1 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 8MTRS. BROKEN UP AND LYING APPROX N/S IN A SCOUR. LENGTH ABOUT 60MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 197). - NM 2894/85. SEP 2016/000181430 1.9.16 EXAM'D 1.9.16: IN 5145.065N, 0109.563E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.35MTRS, GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. LENGTH 80.37MTRS, WIDTH 40.9MTRS, HT 2.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 151/331 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 46.46MTRS, 8.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 150 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD TOAWRDS 148/328 DEGS, WK MAINLY BROKEN UP. (EGS, HI 1522, RRS TE10). AMEND DW 4.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 16, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY CAMMELL LAIRD & CO LTD, BIRKENHEAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRINITY HOUSE CORPORATION. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 250BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM THE KNOLL BUOY FOR HARWICH. MINED. SANK ON PORT BEAM AND LATER BROKE IN TWO. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, LIES IN A SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the STRATHEARN wreck located?

The STRATHEARN wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.065 N,1 9.563 E.

How deep is the STRATHEARN and where exactly is it located?

The STRATHEARN lies at a depth of about 4.35 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.065 N,1 9.563 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STRATHEARN?

The seabed around the STRATHEARN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the STRATHEARN sink?

The STRATHEARN sank on Jan 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the STRATHEARN discovered?

The wreck of the STRATHEARN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the STRATHEARN belong to?

The STRATHEARN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STRATHEARN?

The STRATHEARN had a tonnage of 683 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRATHEARN?

The STRATHEARN is classified as a lighthouse.

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