Where is the STRUMA wreck located?

The STRUMA wreck is located at coordinates 57 0.986 N,5 49.733 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRUMA?

The seabed around the STRUMA lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

The STRUMA sank on Jul 9, 1977.

The wreck of the STRUMA was discovered in 1977.

The STRUMA had a tonnage of 47 tons.

The STRUMA is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Struma Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	57 0.986 N,5 49.733 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 57.016433 Longitude: -5.828883
Water Depth	35 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	STRUMA
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	GB
Tonnage	47
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jul 9, 1977
Bottom Texture	Rock
Original Detection Year	1977
Last Detection Year	1992
Original Source	national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details	H2894/72 11.7.77 SANK ABOUT 75YDS FROM MALLAIG HARBOUR ENTRANCE. (RNW, TELECON & LL, 9.7.77). INS AS NDW PA IN 570100N, 054940W. BR STD. HH090/523/01 9.3.92 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH OVER RADIUS 400MTRS FROM CHARTED POSN. LIES IN AREA OF VERY COMPLICATED ROCK STRUCTURE. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 523). NCA. SEP 2020/000229367 4.12.20 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (MERITAITO, HI1568). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date	Dec 4, 2020

WAS IN COLLISION WITH BRITISH MFV ROTCHE ABOUT 5M SW OF MALLAIG IN THICK FOG. SANK WHILE BEING TOWED TO MALLAIG. MFV ROTCHE ALSO SANK.

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