Comet (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Comet (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 7.726 N,5 36.465 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.128767
  • Longitude: -5.607750
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMET (Stern Section)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 13.4 m
Width 3.4 m
Draught 1.8
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1820
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1820
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.3.75 WRECKED ON DORUS MOR, NEAR CRINAN, IN 560744N, 053624W. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 26.4.13 NOT LOCATED 11.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1371). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1812 BY JOHN WOOD, PORT GLASGOW. THE INVENTION OF HENRY BELL. SINGLE CYLINDER UPRIGHT ENGINE OF 6NHP. LENGTHENED BY 20FT IN 1819. WAS WRECKED IN DORUS MOR CHANNEL WHEN HER ENGINES COULD NOT COPE WITH TIDAL RACE. VESSEL BROKE IN TWO AT THE POINT OF LENGTHENING. FWD PORTION WAS SWEPT AWAY, THE AFTER PORTION REMAINED FAST.

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FAQ

Where is the COMET (Stern Section) wreck located?

The COMET (Stern Section) wreck is located at coordinates 56 7.726 N,5 36.465 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMET (Stern Section)?

The seabed around the COMET (Stern Section) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the COMET (Stern Section) sink?

The COMET (Stern Section) sank on Dec 13, 1820.

When was the wreck of the COMET (Stern Section) discovered?

The wreck of the COMET (Stern Section) was discovered in 1820.

What country did the COMET (Stern Section) belong to?

The COMET (Stern Section) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COMET (Stern Section)?

The COMET (Stern Section) had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMET (Stern Section)?

The COMET (Stern Section) is classified as a steam ship.

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