Agate Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Agate Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43.679 N,6 30.223 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.727983
  • Longitude: -6.503717
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AGATE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 60.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 824
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2013

Surveying Details

3.2.71 3.2.71 WRECKED 4M NORTH OF OVERSAY LIGHT HOUSE ISLAY IN 554445N, 063030W. (DODS). 19.2.75 19.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554357N, 062954W. (P L SELLARS LTR, DTD 11.2.75). H1281/85/61 27.2.85 H1281/85/61 27.2.85 AGATE, WRECKED OFF TORMISDALE ISLAY, 30.12.40. (S I BLACKBURN LTR, DTD 17.2.85). 27.2.85 27.2.85 WK OF AGATE UNDER CNOC BREAC (SOUTH), ISLAY, IN 554341N, 063010W. IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (DIVE W SCOTLAND, G RIDLEY. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 28.1.13 28.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1917 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM ROBERTSON, GLASGOW. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 139 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR BELFAST. WRECKED 4M N OF ORSAY LT HO, ISLAY. (DODS, SIBI & SHIPWRECKS OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD).

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FAQ

Where is the AGATE wreck located?

The AGATE wreck is located at coordinates 55 43.679 N,6 30.223 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AGATE?

The seabed around the AGATE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AGATE sink?

The AGATE sank on Dec 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the AGATE discovered?

The wreck of the AGATE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the AGATE belong to?

The AGATE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AGATE carrying?

The AGATE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AGATE?

The AGATE had a tonnage of 824 tons.

What type of wreck is the AGATE?

The AGATE is classified as a steam ship.

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