William Mackinnon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
William mackinnon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 20.833 S,34 9.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.347217
  • Longitude: 34.162500
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM MACKINNON
Type steam ship
Length 31.7 m
Width 4.9 m
Tonnage 70
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1931
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H328/32 14.1.32 H328/32 14.1.32 WRECK WITH LEGEND 'GOVT S/S WILLIAM MACKINNON' SHOWN IN 002050S, 340945E ON LAKE VICTORIA CHART 3252 WITH AMENDMENTS [E3563/1]. (LT CDR G.D.BROWN RNR, DTD 1931). BA 3252.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 1995

Circumstances of loss

28.7.1929 BUILT 1890 BY A J INGLIS & CO, GLASGOW FOR THE IMPERIAL BRITISH EAST AFRICA COMPANY FOR SERVICE ON LAKE VICTORIA. SOLD TO UGANDA RAILWAY COMPANY & TRANSPORTED IN BOXES & ASSEMBLED ON A SLIPWAY BUILT ON LAKE SHORE. LAUNCHED IN 1900. LENGTHENED FROM 70 TO 104FT IN 1904 TO INCREASE CAPACITY. DECLARED OBSOLETE & SUNK IN DEEP WATER ON 28.7.1929. (KEVIN PATIENCE).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM MACKINNON wreck located?

The WILLIAM MACKINNON wreck is located at coordinates 0 20.833 S,34 9.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM MACKINNON?

The seabed around the WILLIAM MACKINNON lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM MACKINNON discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM MACKINNON was discovered in 1931.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM MACKINNON?

The WILLIAM MACKINNON had a tonnage of 70 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM MACKINNON?

The WILLIAM MACKINNON is classified as a steam ship.

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