Craigwhinnie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Craigwhinnie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.443 N,4 24.585 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.724050
  • Longitude: -4.409750
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CRAIGWHINNIE
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 58.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Tonnage 834
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1899
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source unknown
Markers N CARD PERCH ON WK
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 1999

Surveying Details

H3924/36 8.8.36 ST IN 514324N, 042418W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3351/62 16.8.62 ENQUIRY RE. POSSIBILITY OF MARKING WK. REPORTED ALSO WKGE OF ANOTHER SHIP, RESEMBLING A BUOY WHEN AWASH, CLOSER INSHORE. (SEE EITHER TEVIOTDALE OR PAUL). HH214/420/01 6.9.90 SHOWN IN 514325N, 042431W. (CARMARTHEN BAR NAVIGATION COMMITTEE, 30.6.90). NE 1076. 25.4.91 SHOWN IN 514327N, 042430W ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2043-FB1. (PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 21.5.90, INDEX NO.1925/229, SCALE 1:20,000). NCA. HH214/420/02 27.8.91 N CARD PERCH AFFIXED TO WK. STBD HAND BUOY, FL G 5S, LAID 230MTRS NNW OF WK. (CARMARTHEN BAR NAVIGATION COMMITTEE, 20.7.91). BR STD. HH214/812/01 19.4.96 MARKED BY AN UNLIT N CARDINAL BUOY 3 CABLES N. (CARMARTHEN BAR NAVIGATION COMMITTEE, LTR DTD 8.4.96). BR STD. HH214/812/01 18.6.99 NOT MARKED BY W CARDINAL AT PRESENT. (CARMARTHEN BAR NAVIGATION COMMITTEE, LTR DTD 26.5.99). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED DUE TO LOSS OF NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS IN BAD WEATHER, FOG AND INACCURATE NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION PASSED BY ANOTHER VESSEL, WHILE ON PASSAGE CALCUTTA TO HULL. (SHIPWRECKS AROUND WALES).

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FAQ

Where is the CRAIGWHINNIE wreck located?

The CRAIGWHINNIE wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.443 N,4 24.585 W.

When did the CRAIGWHINNIE sink?

The CRAIGWHINNIE sank on Dec 20, 1899.

When was the wreck of the CRAIGWHINNIE discovered?

The wreck of the CRAIGWHINNIE was discovered in 1936.

What country did the CRAIGWHINNIE belong to?

The CRAIGWHINNIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CRAIGWHINNIE carrying?

The CRAIGWHINNIE was carrying foodstuffs: solid,scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CRAIGWHINNIE?

The CRAIGWHINNIE had a tonnage of 834 tons.

What type of wreck is the CRAIGWHINNIE?

The CRAIGWHINNIE is classified as a barque.

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