Udea (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Udea (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40.519 N,5 47.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.675317
  • Longitude: -5.798167
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UDEA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BRITISH
Length 33.7 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 28.5
Sonar Width 5.8
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 125
Tonnage 157
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1894
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details 10.10.13 EXAM'D 5.12.12 IN 5540.519N, 0547.890W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 57.23 IN GEN DEPTH 58.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28.5MTRS, WIDTH 5.8MTRS, HT 4.60MTRS. LIES 125/325 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. INTACT, LISTS TO PORT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). INS AS WK 57MTRS. 24.10.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.24MTRS. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). NCA. 9.9.14 DIVED 24.5.14 IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS PROBABLY SS UDEA. A REAR-ENGINED SS WITH ENGINES AFT. BOWS SW. DAMAGE TO BOWS WHICH LOOKS LIKE A SAW-TOOTH ALONG THE KEEL, HAVING COLLIDED WITH OBSTN. SINGLE HOLD. SIZE, LAYOUT AND DAMAGE TO BOWS SUGGESTS IDENTITY. (P MOIR, EMAIL DTD 8.9.14). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 BY SCHLESENGER, DAVIS & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAVID MACBRAYNE, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 30 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY GUTCH & CO, NORTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR PORTNESS, HEBRIDES. WENT ASHORE ON CATH SGEIR AND WAS WRECKED IN SE FORCE 2. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SE, LISTS TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 40.519 N,5 47.89 W
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FAQ

Where is the UDEA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The UDEA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.519 N,5 47.89 W.

How deep is the UDEA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UDEA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 55 40.519 N,5 47.89 W.

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

The seabed around the UDEA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the UDEA (PROBABLY) sink?

The UDEA (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 8, 1894.

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

The wreck of the UDEA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2012.

What country did the UDEA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The UDEA (PROBABLY) belonged to BRITISH.

What was the tonnage of the UDEA (PROBABLY)?

The UDEA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 157 tons.

What type of wreck is the UDEA (PROBABLY)?

The UDEA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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