Auldgirth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Auldgirth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 44.026 N,1 41.74 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.733767
  • Longitude: 1.695667
Wreck Depth 6 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AULDGIRTH
Type yacht
Length 9.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 1999

Surveying Details

H4087/78 22.8.84 CONVERTED LIFEBOAT. SUNK IN 524400N, 014151E. BAR SWEPT & FOULED AT 2.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. E CARD BUOY ESTABLISHED IN 524400N, 014200E. (TH, TLX DTD 25.6.84, TH NM 55/84 & LLOYDS VOL.256). CHART AS DW. - NM 2396/84. H4087/78 6.11.84 SWEPT CLEAR AT 6MTRS. BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (TH, TLX DTD 16.10.84 & NM 73/84). - NM 3072/84. H4021/86 6.8.87 NOT LOCATED USING E/S, DCS3 & MAGNETOMETER. CONSIDERED TO HAVE SUNK INTO THE SAND. (NP 1016, HI 370). AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. HH090/569/01 19.7.93 NOT FOUND. GEN DEPTH NOW 3.8MTRS. CONSIDERED BURIED IN SANDY SEABED. (NP 1016, HI 569). HH090/844/01 12.4.99 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 844). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, FOUNDERED WHILE UNDER TOW BY CAISTER VOLUNTEER LIFEBOAT. (LLOYDS VOL.256).

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FAQ

Where is the AULDGIRTH wreck located?

The AULDGIRTH wreck is located at coordinates 52 44.026 N,1 41.74 E.

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

The AULDGIRTH lies at a depth of about 6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 44.026 N,1 41.74 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AULDGIRTH?

The seabed around the AULDGIRTH lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the AULDGIRTH sink?

The AULDGIRTH sank on Jun 24, 1984.

When was the wreck of the AULDGIRTH discovered?

The wreck of the AULDGIRTH was discovered in 1984.

What type of wreck is the AULDGIRTH?

The AULDGIRTH is classified as a yacht.

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