Ayrshire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ayrshire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 3.856 N,1 32.821 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.064267
  • Longitude: 1.547017
Wreck Depth 31.25 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5.5
Sonar Width 3.7
Shadow Height 0.5
Orientation 180
Tonnage 133
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1906
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 005.5,,000.4,143.0
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.8.72 SANK ABOUT 60 MILES ESE OF SPURN POINT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 530300N, 013256.5E APPROX. HH090/524/01 8.1.92 SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED 6.8.91 IN 530350.7N, 013256.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. BELIEVED ONLY TO BE 'PECULIAR TROUGHS' ON SEABED BUT COULD BE THIS WK. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). SHOWN AS WK 31MTRS ON M1807/11. INS AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2018/000151127 14.9.18 EXAM'D 31.3.18 IN 5303.856N, 0132.821E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.25MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 5.5MTRS, WIDTH 3.7MTRS, HEIGHT 0.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 180/360 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 5.5MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 143 DEGS. SMALL DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). RETAIN AS FOUL IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED.

General Comments

?WK REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.856 N,1 32.821 E.

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

The AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31.25 meters and is located at coordinates 53 3.856 N,1 32.821 E.

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

The seabed around the AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 3, 1906.

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

The wreck of the AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1906.

What country did the AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 133 tons.

What type of wreck is the AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The AYRSHIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.