Caledonia (Bck 375) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Caledonia (bck 375) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 33.733 N,3 57.334 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 57 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CALEDONIA (BCK 375) |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 27, 1923 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1923 |
| Last Detection Year | 1976 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H6025/23 1.9.23 H6025/23 1.9.23 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 0.5 M N BY E [MAG] FROM E RIFF BUOY (LL, 31.8.23). INS NDWPA IN 573345N, 035715W. BR STD. . H2671/76 10.3.76 H2671/76 10.3.76. NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE E/S SEARCH, JULY 1975. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HIS 82 & 83/75). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES & ALEXANDER SMITH, PORTESSIE. BURNT AND SANK. CREW OF FOUR RECOVERED. (NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD).
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