Caledonian (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Caledonian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 45 N,4 59.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.750000
  • Longitude: -4.985000
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY)
Type dredger
Flag GB
Length 40.7 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 11
Tonnage 249
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1907
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/86/36 22.12.86 SANK OFF KILCHATTAN BAY, BUTE. (P J MOIR, DTD 26.11.86). NCA, POSN 554500N, 050000W FOR FILING ONLY. HH274/440/06 18.12.01 WK LOCATED IN 5545.0N, 0459.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 11MTRS. EXCELLENT CONTACT. (HMS PENZANCE). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1875 BY W SIMONS & CO, RENFREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CALEDONAIN RAILWAY CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60HP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON PASSAGE FROM DUMPING AT SEA FOR BOWLING. COLLIDED WITH S TRAWLER 'NETTLE'. CREW ABANDONED BUT ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING FOR 30 MINUTES WITH THE VESSEL UNDERWAY. WHEN COLD WATER REACHED THE BOILER IT EXPLODED AND THE VESSEL SANK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 45 N,4 59.1 W.

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

The seabed around the CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 4, 1907.

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

The wreck of the CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1907.

What country did the CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 249 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The CALEDONIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a dredger.

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