Cairnie Wreck

Field Value
Cairnie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.272 N,2 4.465 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.154533
  • Longitude: -2.074417
Wreck Depth -2.3 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAIRNIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2010

Surveying Details

H01001/40 POSITION GIVEN AS 564630N, 020700W, OR 6-8M S BY W OF TOD HEAD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA. [LATER: THOUGHT TO BE ATTACK POSN]. H1727/59 7.4.59 OB, DRIES 6FT, IN 570917N 020422W [OGB]. REPORTED TO BE ONLY THE BOILER REMAINING. (HMS SCOTT 1958 SURVEY). BR STD. 23.10.74 NOW CHARTED AS OB DRIES 2.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 1446. H4816/75 23.2.77 SIGHTED, BUT NOT INVESTIGATED BY HMS ENTERPRISE. ONLY THE BOILER REMAINING WHICH STILL DRIES. (SOISS, HI45/76). NCA. 24.8.00 EUT POSN: 5709.272N, 0204.465W. NE 1446.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY BLYTH SHIPBUILDING 921 CO LTD, BLYTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M TAYLOR, METHIL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY BLAIKIE BROTHERS, ABERDEEN. PASSAGE METHIL FOR HOLM. BADLY DAMAGED BY BOMBING BUT REACHED ABERDEEN WHERE SHE RAN AGROUND. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED AND LATER BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the CAIRNIE wreck located?

The CAIRNIE wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.272 N,2 4.465 W.

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

The CAIRNIE lies at a depth of about -2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 57 9.272 N,2 4.465 W.

When did the CAIRNIE sink?

The CAIRNIE sank on Apr 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CAIRNIE discovered?

The wreck of the CAIRNIE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CAIRNIE belong to?

The CAIRNIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAIRNIE carrying?

The CAIRNIE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CAIRNIE?

The CAIRNIE had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAIRNIE?

The CAIRNIE is classified as a steam ship.

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