Cumbrae Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cumbrae Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.698 N,3 4.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.478300
  • Longitude: -3.080667
Wreck Depth 6.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CUMBRAE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.2 m
Width 9.7 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 8
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 145
Tonnage 916
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 11, 1895
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers E CARD V Q(3) 5SEC 'BURBO' V CLOSE NE
Last Amended Date May 8, 2006

Surveying Details

27.12.1895 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BETWEEN 27.12.1895 AND 17.4.1896. DEPTH 26FT BELOW LBD. 720YDS NORTH OF C8 RED BUOY. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS WK 4FMS 2FT IN 532843N, 030447W [OGB]. 28.2.74 28.2.74 NOT SHOWN ON K3500 NO 9. NC 1951. H2437/76 9.12.81 H2437/76 9.12.81 SHOWN INCORRECTLY ON 1951 IN 532846N, 030444W. (MD & DC LTR DTD 25.11.81). BR STD. HH091/124/01 21.1.06 HH091/124/01 EXAM'D 21.1.06 IN 5328.698N, 0304.8402W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.23 IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 8MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. NO DISTINGUISHABLE FEATURES. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). ?FRAGMENT/BOILER OR MOORINGS OF 'BURBO' BUOY. AMEND WK 6.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000222576 17.11.21 EXAM�D BY BDC 6.9.2021. NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). NFS. (MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY SURVEY, 2021). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY DOBIE & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CLYDE SHIPPING CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 190NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS GERMANIC. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

?FRAGMENT, NO DISTINGUISHABLE FEATURES

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FAQ

Where is the CUMBRAE wreck located?

The CUMBRAE wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.698 N,3 4.84 W.

How deep is the CUMBRAE and where exactly is it located?

The CUMBRAE lies at a depth of about 6.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.698 N,3 4.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUMBRAE?

The seabed around the CUMBRAE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the CUMBRAE sink?

The CUMBRAE sank on Dec 11, 1895.

When was the wreck of the CUMBRAE discovered?

The wreck of the CUMBRAE was discovered in 1895.

What country did the CUMBRAE belong to?

The CUMBRAE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CUMBRAE carrying?

The CUMBRAE was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CUMBRAE?

The CUMBRAE had a tonnage of 916 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUMBRAE?

The CUMBRAE is classified as a steam ship.

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