Airdrie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Airdrie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.485 N,0 20.339 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.841417
  • Longitude: 0.338983
Wreck Depth 34.37 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Sonar Length 12.2
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2.22
Orientation 180
Tonnage 41
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1975
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2016

Surveying Details

H1270/73 9.3.76 STRUCK OBJECTION APPROX 033 DEG(T) 16MILES FROM SPURN HD LT OR 064 DEG(T) 11.5 MILES FROM WITHERNSEA. (LL 9.3.76 & HUMBER COASTGUARD). INS AS USCPA 18MTRS IN 534830N, 002045E. - NM 578/76. H3805/72 28.2.78 SMALL INTACT WK LOCATED 27.9.77 IN 535028.1N, 002028.1E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE USING E/S. (SOISS, 23.12.77). POSSIBLY THE AIRDRIE. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 07/10/16 EXAM'D 22.3.16; IN 5350.485N, 0020.339E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, LENGTH 12.2MTRS, WIDTH 12.0MTRS, HEIGHT 2.22MTRS, ORIENTATION 00/180 DEGS. WRECK IS POSSIBLY THE AIRDRIE, IT IS SMALL AND DISINTIGRATED WITH JUST A MOUND LEFT WITH WEAK MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER STRIKING SHARP OBSTN.

General Comments

Partially degraded

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FAQ

Where is the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.485 N,0 20.339 E.

How deep is the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34.37 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.485 N,0 20.339 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 6, 1975.

When was the wreck of the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY)?

The AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 41 tons.

What type of wreck is the AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY)?

The AIRDRIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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