Archbald Finney Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Archbald finney Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.766 N,5 22.561 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.446100
  • Longitude: -5.376017
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARCHBALD FINNEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Sonar Length 51.2
Sonar Width 11.8
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 82
Tonnage 515
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1898
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions ,,003.5,
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2013

Surveying Details

H2112/75 4.2.75 H2112/75 4.2.75 WK LOCATED IN 542648N, 052224W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.5 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SEABED OF FINE SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). - NM 396/75. 26.6.06 26.6.06 THIS IS THE ARCHIBALD FINNIE. (R YOUNG, TELECON). NCA. 15.1.08 15.1.08 DIVED IN 5426.772N, 0522.536W [WGD]. CONFIRMED AS ARCHIBALD FINNEY BY BELL. UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH BRIDGE AREA COLLAPSED. APPEARS TO BE DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE WHICH IS EITHER DUE TO THE POOR STATE OF THE WRECK OR TO COLLISION DAMAGE (WHICH IS REPORTED TO BE CAUSE OF LOSS IN 1898). (C FIDDIS, EMAIL DTD 13.1.08). RETAIN WK 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 23.9.13 23.9.13 EXAM'D 9.6.13 IN 5426.766N, 0522.561W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.60 IN GEN DEPTH 40.1MTRS. SCOUR 1.8MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 51.2MTRS, WIDTH 11.8MTRS, HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 082/262 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). AMEND WK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY FLEMING & FERGUSON LTD, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A FINNEY & SON LTD, ARDROSSAN. PASSAGE ARDROSSAN FOR DUBLIN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS PEARL.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BRIDGE AREA COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the ARCHBALD FINNEY wreck located?

The ARCHBALD FINNEY wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.766 N,5 22.561 W.

How deep is the ARCHBALD FINNEY and where exactly is it located?

The ARCHBALD FINNEY lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.766 N,5 22.561 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARCHBALD FINNEY?

The seabed around the ARCHBALD FINNEY lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ARCHBALD FINNEY sink?

The ARCHBALD FINNEY sank on Jan 1, 1898.

When was the wreck of the ARCHBALD FINNEY discovered?

The wreck of the ARCHBALD FINNEY was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ARCHBALD FINNEY belong to?

The ARCHBALD FINNEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ARCHBALD FINNEY carrying?

The ARCHBALD FINNEY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ARCHBALD FINNEY?

The ARCHBALD FINNEY had a tonnage of 515 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARCHBALD FINNEY?

The ARCHBALD FINNEY is classified as a steam ship.

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