Deerhound (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Deerhound (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 1.146 N,3 6.703 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.019100
  • Longitude: -3.111717
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.2 m
Width 5 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1885
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 1999

Surveying Details

H7369/20 14.10.20 WK IN 560112N, 030636W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1794/20. H4087/26 24.6.26 NOW CHARTED AS DW (1920). BA 114A & B. H1831/39 4.7.39 NOW CHARTED AS ST (DRIES 9FT). - NM BLOCK. 7.7.69 NOW CHARTED AS BOILER (DRIES 9FT) ON ROCKS. F6844. H454/67 13.2.80 BOILER STILL EXISTS, BUT NOW OVERSHADOWED BY CONSPIC WK OF SWITHA CLOSE N. (SALVAGE OFFICER, ROSYTH). DELETED DUE TO ST CLOSE N. - NM 450/80. H1310/81/32 2.12.81 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE REMAINS OF 'DEERHOUND'. (I WHITTAKER, 18.11.81).. 4.5.10 FORWARD SECTION OF WK LIES ON N SIDE OF HERWIT ROCK, VERY BROKEN, BOWS N. THE AFTER PART OFD THE FORWARD SECTION OF WK LIES UNDER THE COLLAPSED REMAINS OF WK OF SWITHA [SEE 2803]. BOILER BREAKS THE SURFACE AT LW, IMMEDIATELY S OF HERWIT ROCK. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD, PUBLISHED 2009) NCA, BA 735 STS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1884. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOWARD & CLARKE, LEITH. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWHAVEN, LEIGTH FOR FISHING AND RETURN. STRANDED ON INCHKEITH ISLAND IN FOG. (SIBI). VESSEL STRUCK HERWIT ROCK & BROKE IN TWO. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD)

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FAQ

Where is the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.146 N,3 6.703 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 25, 1885.

When was the wreck of the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1920.

What country did the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY)?

The DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 112 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY)?

The DEERHOUND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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