Collin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Collin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 19.708 N,4 18.573 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.328467
  • Longitude: -4.309550
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLLIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 284
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1923
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2010

Surveying Details

16.4.18 16.4.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2 MILES NE OF MAUGHOLD HEAD. TOP OF MAST SHOWING AT LW. (EDINBURGH TELECOM). H2216/18 30.6.18 H2216/18 30.6.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541942, 041830W. MARKED BY LIGHT VESSEL FL.G.6SEC. - NM 545/18. H4746/23 11.7.23 H4746/23 11.7.23 DELETE WK (OLD SYMBOL)(1918) & WK MARKING VESSEL. (HMS COVENTRY, HN 5.7.23). - NM 1028/23. H4746/23 21.7.23 H4746/23 21.7.23 WK AND LIGHT VESSEL REMOVED. (NLB, LTR DTD 19.7.23). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

11.12.1918 BUILT IN 1915 BY JEFFREY, ALLOA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOWDEN & BROS, ANTRIM. ONE BOIKER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 37 NHP, SINGLS SHAFT. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BELFAST. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS ESPERANTO. LIFTED 11.12.1918 AND TAKEN INTO RAMSAY. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the COLLIN wreck located?

The COLLIN wreck is located at coordinates 54 19.708 N,4 18.573 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COLLIN?

The seabed around the COLLIN lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the COLLIN sink?

The COLLIN sank on Apr 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the COLLIN discovered?

The wreck of the COLLIN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the COLLIN belong to?

The COLLIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COLLIN carrying?

The COLLIN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the COLLIN?

The COLLIN had a tonnage of 284 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLLIN?

The COLLIN is classified as a steam ship.

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