Eilean Roisin Dubh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Eilean roisin dubh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 23.065 N,7 12.939 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.384417
  • Longitude: -7.215650
Wreck Depth -5 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EILEAN ROISIN DUBH
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 32.3 m
Width 7 m
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 1988

Surveying Details

H3112/86 3.12.86 AGROUND IN 572306N, 071242W. ON ROCKS. HARD AGROUND WITH HOLD AND ENGINE ROOM COMPLETELY FLOODED. HEAVY SEAS BREAKING OVER. (STORNOWAY MRSC & LL 31.10.86). H3112/86 9.1.87 NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT MADE AND PROSPECTS NIL. CONTRACTORS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE SELECTED MACHINERY. (LL 19.12.86). INS AS STPA IN 572306N, 071242W. BR STD. H3844/86 14.7.88 EXAM'D 21.3.88 IN 572305N, 071253W [OGB]. ONLY BOW SECTION REMAINS. MIDSHIPS AND STERN SECTION APPEARS TO HAVE CUT AWAY AND REMOVED. STANDS ON DRYING ROCK AND DRIES ABOUT 5MTRS AT MLWS. NO HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 363C). AMEND TO ST DRIES 5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH272/350/01 22.5.89 DESCRIBED AS RUSTING HULK IN 572306N, 071302W, APPROX. (J R HALLAM, HN 14.4.89). SIGHTING GIVEN AS MAY 1988. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

HAD ENGINE FAILURE IN ROUGH SEAS AND DRIFTED ON TO ROCKS AT ENTRANCE TO LOCH CARNAN.

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FAQ

Where is the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH wreck located?

The EILEAN ROISIN DUBH wreck is located at coordinates 57 23.065 N,7 12.939 W.

How deep is the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH and where exactly is it located?

The EILEAN ROISIN DUBH lies at a depth of about -5 meters and is located at coordinates 57 23.065 N,7 12.939 W.

When did the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH sink?

The EILEAN ROISIN DUBH sank on Oct 30, 1986.

When was the wreck of the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH discovered?

The wreck of the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH was discovered in 1986.

What country did the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH belong to?

The EILEAN ROISIN DUBH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH carrying?

The EILEAN ROISIN DUBH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH?

The EILEAN ROISIN DUBH had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the EILEAN ROISIN DUBH?

The EILEAN ROISIN DUBH is classified as a motor vessel.

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