Eilean Dhu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eilean dhu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.763 N,4 48.522 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.962717
  • Longitude: -4.808700
Wreck Depth 25.08 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EILEAN DHU
Type ferry
Flag GB
Length 16.8 m
Shadow Height 0.48
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1973
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2025

Surveying Details

H1310/88/19 8.4.88 SANK OFF COVE ROAD SLIPWAY IN APPROX 555744.5N, 044821.5W [OGB], CLOSE TO THE Y BUOY. STANDS ABOUT 2MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH OF 30MTRS. (J CROWTHER, 17.3.88). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/597/01 6.7.93 EXAM'D 9.5.93 IN 555746.1N, 044827.6W [OGB] (WK REPORT), IN 555746.4N, 044828.1W (ROS AND FAIR SHEET) USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.5 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.9MTR. A VERY BROKEN CONTACT IN 4 PARTS. THE OTHER 3 ARE: 27.9MTRS IN 555746.4N, 044820.8W; 26.4MTRS IN 555746.5N, 044825.3W; 28.5MTRS IN 555746.8N, 044818.5W. (HMS GLEANER, HI 597). CHART AS WK 24.5MTRS IN 555746.1N, 044827.6W [OGB]. BR STD. HH090/597/01 14.9.93 POSN CONFIRMED AS 555746.1N, 044827.6W. (HMS GLEANER, 3.9.93). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5557.763N, 0448.532E.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON TOW TO BREAKERS. (J CROWTHER).

General Comments

Wreck appears to have broken into multiple pieces, with only a few conspicuous o

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FAQ

Where is the EILEAN DHU wreck located?

The EILEAN DHU wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.763 N,4 48.522 W.

How deep is the EILEAN DHU and where exactly is it located?

The EILEAN DHU lies at a depth of about 25.08 meters and is located at coordinates 55 57.763 N,4 48.522 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EILEAN DHU?

The seabed around the EILEAN DHU lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the EILEAN DHU sink?

The EILEAN DHU sank on Jan 1, 1973.

When was the wreck of the EILEAN DHU discovered?

The wreck of the EILEAN DHU was discovered in 1988.

What country did the EILEAN DHU belong to?

The EILEAN DHU belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the EILEAN DHU?

The EILEAN DHU is classified as a ferry.

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