Wyre Law Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wyre law Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 15.243 N,6 10.368 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.254050
  • Longitude: -6.172800
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYRE LAW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.2 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 313
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1952
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H7022/52 1.5.53 POSN 581516N, 061018W. (EDINBURGH, NLB). INS AS ST. BR STD. H1941/76 21.6.77 EXISTS IN CHARTED POSN, MUCH BROKEN UP & NOT VISIBLE FROM SEAWARD EXCEPT FROM BOATS CLOSE TO ROCKS. (HMS HECLA, ROS DTD 13.3.77). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

STEEL STEAM TRAWLER, EX- LOWTHER ['48], EX- MILETUS, BUILT 1915 BY LIVINGSTONE & COOPER LTD., HESSLE, HULL WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 84HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER, MACHINERY BY C.D. HOLMES & CO. LTD., HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WYRE STEAM TRAWLING CO LTD. GROUNDED ON ROCKS AT BROAD BAY, ISLE OF LEWIS. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the WYRE LAW wreck located?

The WYRE LAW wreck is located at coordinates 58 15.243 N,6 10.368 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WYRE LAW?

The seabed around the WYRE LAW lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the WYRE LAW sink?

The WYRE LAW sank on Oct 23, 1952.

When was the wreck of the WYRE LAW discovered?

The wreck of the WYRE LAW was discovered in 1953.

What country did the WYRE LAW belong to?

The WYRE LAW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WYRE LAW carrying?

The WYRE LAW was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WYRE LAW?

The WYRE LAW had a tonnage of 313 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYRE LAW?

The WYRE LAW is classified as a steam ship.

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