Auchmountain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Auchmountain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 58.528 N,4 45.872 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.975467
  • Longitude: -4.764533
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUCHMOUNTAIN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 71.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1456
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1892
Original Detection Year 1892
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 15, 2006

Surveying Details

H1310/83/22 26.4.83 SHOWN ON CHART CUTTING DTD 1896 IN 555832N, 044548W. SANK AT THE TAIL OF THE BANK, GREENOCK. DISPERSED IN 1893 AND COVERED WITH SAND DREDGINGS. FOUL AREA MAY REMAIN. (CLYDE LT HO PAPERS, 27.11.1896). FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/597/01 6.7.93 NOTHING FOUND. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 597). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. SANK AT ANCHOR FOLLOWING FIRE AND EXPLOSION. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

STEEL

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FAQ

Where is the AUCHMOUNTAIN wreck located?

The AUCHMOUNTAIN wreck is located at coordinates 55 58.528 N,4 45.872 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUCHMOUNTAIN?

The seabed around the AUCHMOUNTAIN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the AUCHMOUNTAIN sink?

The AUCHMOUNTAIN sank on Sep 3, 1892.

When was the wreck of the AUCHMOUNTAIN discovered?

The wreck of the AUCHMOUNTAIN was discovered in 1892.

What country did the AUCHMOUNTAIN belong to?

The AUCHMOUNTAIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUCHMOUNTAIN carrying?

The AUCHMOUNTAIN was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the AUCHMOUNTAIN?

The AUCHMOUNTAIN had a tonnage of 1456 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUCHMOUNTAIN?

The AUCHMOUNTAIN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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