Cairnmona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cairnmona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 37.764 N,1 43.783 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.629400
  • Longitude: -1.729717
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAIRNMONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 123
Sonar Width 43
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 135
Tonnage 4666
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3435/53 30.6.53 SALVAGE OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H3435/53 28.10.53 SALVAGE OPERATION COMPLETED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H4628/54 12.2.58 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN 1954. HULL IS NOW BADLY BROKEN UP AND HIGHEST PART OF WK IS NOT MORE THAN 20FT ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEAZLEY 1959). 1.12.70 INS NDWPA. LC 115. 22.3.73 POSN 573748N, 014330W. (MR BROWNING SALVAGE VESSEL MINTO, TELECON). AMEND TO USC 15FMS (28MTRS). BR STD. H2307/73 7.10.74 POSN 573748N, 014330W [OGB] USING DECCA. ORIENTATION 320DEG. LEAST DEPTH 158FT. WK OWNED BY NORTHERN SHIPBREAKING CO. SALVAGE OPS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT. WK BADLY SMASHED UP & COVERS A LARGE AREA, WHICH MAY BE DESCRIBED AS FOUL. (MR BROWNING, MSV MINTO, NORTHERN SHIPBREAKING CO., 26.9.74). BR STD. H2336/84 23.6.86 EXAM'D 18.2.86 IN 573746N, 014341W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.9 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 127MTRS, BEAM 34MTRS. LYING 130/310 DEG, WITH BOWS PROBABLY NW. 3 DISTINCT HIGH POINTS (HIGHEST AT CENTRE). CONSIDERABLE SCATTERED WRECKAGE AROUND WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 20.5.09 IN 5737.764N, 0143.783W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.71 IN GEN DEPTH 50.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 123MTRS, WIDTH 43MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT, INTACT. CLEAR SALVAGE DEBRIS AROUND WK. AMEND WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY SUTHERLAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARIN LINE SHIPS LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 550NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 13. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, CLEARLY SALVAGED

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FAQ

Where is the CAIRNMONA wreck located?

The CAIRNMONA wreck is located at coordinates 57 37.764 N,1 43.783 W.

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

The CAIRNMONA lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 57 37.764 N,1 43.783 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAIRNMONA?

The seabed around the CAIRNMONA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the CAIRNMONA sink?

The CAIRNMONA sank on Oct 30, 1939.

When was the wreck of the CAIRNMONA discovered?

The wreck of the CAIRNMONA was discovered in 1953.

What country did the CAIRNMONA belong to?

The CAIRNMONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAIRNMONA carrying?

The CAIRNMONA was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CAIRNMONA?

The CAIRNMONA had a tonnage of 4666 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAIRNMONA?

The CAIRNMONA is classified as a steam ship.

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