Swan (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status historic
Swan (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 27.44 N,5 39.386 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.457333
  • Longitude: -5.656433
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWAN (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1653
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.6.91 WRECKAGE OF POSSIBLE MID 17TH CENTURY VESSEL LOCATED IN 562727N, 053919W [OGB]. COMPRISES WOODEN STRUCTURES AND 7 CANNON. (ADU REPORT 91/3, 14.6.91). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 3.6.92 DESIGNATED AS AN HISTORIC WK. RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 75MTRS CENTRED ON 562727.0N, 053919.2W [OGB]. (SI 1151/92). SOFTWOOD PANELLING FOUND ON SITE SEEMS TO INDICATE AN 17TH CENTURY WK. INS AS REST'D AREA WITH NOTE. - NM 1792/92. HA141/002/001/05 10.3.93 AN ENTRY IN C H FIRTH'S 'SCOTLAND AND THE COMMONWEALTH' [1895 EDN], P.399-400, INDICATES THAT THIS PROBABLY IS THE WK OF THE ENGLISH MAN OF WAR 'SPEEDWELL'. THE VESSELS SWAN, MARTHA AND MARGARET WERE ALSO LOST ON THE SAME OCCASION BUT WITHOUT LOSS OF LIFE. A SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITY OF HUMAN REMAINS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THIS WK. (C MARTINE, 18.12.92). 17.9.96 WK CONSIDERED TO BE THAT OF 'SWAN'. BINNACLE RECOVERED IN GOOD CONDITION WITH SIX INCH COMPASS STILL INTACT. (THE TIMES, 22.8.96). 4.4.00 SANDBAGS HAVE BEEN LAID OVER ONE SECTION OF THE WRECK TO PROTECT HUMAN REMAINS. (DIVER MAGAZINE APRIL 2000). 15.3.07 [WGD] POSN: 5627.440N, 0539.386W. NE 2390. 20.9.13 PREVIOUS DESIGNATION REVOKED. REDESIGNATED UNDER MARINE (SCOTLAND) ACT 2010 FROM 1.11.13. (P ROBERTSON, HISTORIC SCOTLAND LTR AMB/105 DTD 17.9.13).
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING A VIOLENT STORM. WAS PART OF THE FLEET SUPPORTING THE ENGLISH GARRISON WHICH WAS OCCUPYING DUART CASTLE. (SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND)

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FAQ

Where is the SWAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SWAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 27.44 N,5 39.386 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SWAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SWAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SWAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The SWAN (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 13, 1653.

When was the wreck of the SWAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SWAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SWAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SWAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SWAN (PROBABLY)?

The SWAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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