Cossack Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cossack Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.713 N,6 5.027 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.645217
  • Longitude: -6.083783
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COSSACK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 20.1 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 92
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1923
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 20.2.72 SINKING POSN IN ARDMOPRE SOUND GIVEN AS 554000N, 060400W APPROX. (DEPUTY RECEIVERS PORT ELLEN & GREENOCK, 2.72). H5208/73 9.7.74 NOTHING FOUND IN POSN NOR IN AREA DURING SURVEY USING DCS3. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS 21.12.73). NCA. H2894/72 16.12.74 NO INDICATION OF WK ON BOATS ECHO SET TRACES. COASTLINERS DID NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF A STRANDED WRECK. SEABED IS ROCKY WITH ABUNDANT PINNACLES, SOME SAND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 53/73). NCA. 24.2.75 SUNK BETWEEN ARDMORE ISLANDS AND AIRD IMERSAY, ISLAY IN 553843N, 060458W. SMALL STEAMSHIP, PROBABLY A CLYDE PUFFER. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 11.10.13 LISTED POSN PLOTS ASHORE. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J.HAY & SONS LTD, HULL. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR ARDBEG. (DEPUTY RECEIVER OF WRECKS, PORT ELLEN & DEPUTY RECEIVER GREENOCK). ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. (SIBI). STRUCK A SUBMERGED ROCK. (P L SELLARS). STRANDED.

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FAQ

Where is the COSSACK wreck located?

The COSSACK wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.713 N,6 5.027 W.

When did the COSSACK sink?

The COSSACK sank on Jun 13, 1923.

When was the wreck of the COSSACK discovered?

The wreck of the COSSACK was discovered in 1923.

What country did the COSSACK belong to?

The COSSACK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COSSACK?

The COSSACK had a tonnage of 92 tons.

What type of wreck is the COSSACK?

The COSSACK is classified as a steam ship.

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