Auchenarden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Auchenarden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.28 N,3 16.367 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.521333
  • Longitude: -3.272783
Wreck Depth 9.7 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUCHENARDEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.3 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 40
Tonnage 3643
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1913
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date May 10, 2006

Surveying Details

1.2.1913 DESTROYED BY BLASTING BY MDHB BETWEEN 1.2.1913 & JULY 1913. H3906/59 11.8.61 H3906/59 11.8.61 WK 5FMS 1FT 533114N, 031612W. (MDHB K2748 50D). - NM 912/61. 1965 POSN 533117N, 031616W. DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H1184/67 21.3.67 H1184/67 21.3.67 POSN 533116N, 031615W. (K3500 KF). BR STD. 28.2.74 28.2.74 AMEND TO WK 8.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 1951. 2.2.81 2.2.81 SHOWN AS WK 9.0MTRS [LAT] ON K3500/KF NO 10. BR STD. 18.8.87 18.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 8.9MTRS IN 533117N, 031616W [OGB] ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. NCA. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 HH091/124/01 10.5.06 EXAM'D 25.1.06 IN 5331.2800N, 0316.3667W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.72 IN GEN DEPTH 12.72MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. VERY BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND WK 9.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY RUSSEL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AUCHEN STEAM SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS 'LA BLANCA' ABOUT 11.5C SE 3/4 S (MAG) FROM THE BAR LTV. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the AUCHENARDEN wreck located?

The AUCHENARDEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.28 N,3 16.367 W.

How deep is the AUCHENARDEN and where exactly is it located?

The AUCHENARDEN lies at a depth of about 9.7 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.28 N,3 16.367 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUCHENARDEN?

The seabed around the AUCHENARDEN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the AUCHENARDEN sink?

The AUCHENARDEN sank on Jan 17, 1913.

When was the wreck of the AUCHENARDEN discovered?

The wreck of the AUCHENARDEN was discovered in 1913.

What country did the AUCHENARDEN belong to?

The AUCHENARDEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUCHENARDEN carrying?

The AUCHENARDEN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the AUCHENARDEN?

The AUCHENARDEN had a tonnage of 3643 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUCHENARDEN?

The AUCHENARDEN is classified as a steam ship.

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