Ailsa Craig (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ailsa craig (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.684 N,2 47.507 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.561400
  • Longitude: -2.791783
Wreck Depth 28.18 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.2 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 59.3
Sonar Width 14.8
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 80
Tonnage 601
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 15, 1918
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details 16.4.18 SUNK IN 503000N, 024800W. (BOT). ALSO 13M W BY N FROM PORTLAND BILL. (DTI). H4583/24 7.7.24 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 503000N, 024800W. NC 3315. H3971/52 4.7.52 WIRE DRIFT SWEPT ON 11.6.52, CLEAR AT 13FMS FOUL AT 14FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 78FT GEN DEPTH 17FMS. LENGTH 200FT, LYING NE/SW. THE SHALLOWEST PART IS IN THE CENTRE POSN 503337N, 024728W USING HSA. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 11.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). AMEND TO WK 13FMS IN 503337N, 024728W. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 23MTRS. NC 3315. 26.3.75 WRECK SOLD TO MR NICKLEN OF WEYMOUTH IN 1971. (MR ROWDEN, DTI, TELECON DTD 26.3.75). NCA. 9.8.82 DIVED ON SEVERAL TIMES RECENTLY. THOUGHT BY LOCAL BOATMAN TO BE THE SS BAMSE [18558]. BOWS, HEADING SW, ALMOST INTACT & UPRIGHT. STERN HAS 13PDR GUN & AMMUNITION, DATED 1916, FOUND IN BOXES NEARBY. HIGHEST POINT APPEARS TO BE BOILERS AMIDSHIPS, WITH DEPTH OF 28MTRS BY DIVERS GAUGE. TIDAL REDUCTION - 1MTR. (M SKELSEY, CHART BRANCH). NCA YET. H5982/82 3.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 503337N, 024729W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA. H2923/83 3.1.85 EXAM'D 25.7.84 IN 503339N, 024727W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 26.5, FOUL AT 26.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.1 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 55MTRS, BEAM 9MTRS. LYING 070/250DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5033.684N, 0247.527W. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 14.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.18MTRS IN 5033.684N, 0247.507W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 33MTRS. LENGTH 59.3MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 080/260 DEGS. UPRIGHT, MOSTLY BURIED, LISTING TO PORT. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI1453). AMEND TO NDW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY AILSA SB CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H CRAIG & CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR GRANVILLE. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB-80. (LLWW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, MOSTLY BURIED, LISTING TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.684 N,2 47.507 W
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FAQ

Where is the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.684 N,2 47.507 W.

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

The AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 28.18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.684 N,2 47.507 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) sink?

The AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) belong to?

The AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) carrying?

The AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY)?

The AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 601 tons.

What type of wreck is the AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY)?

The AILSA CRAIG (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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