Express (Portion Of) Wreck

Field Value
Express (portion of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 49.39 N,2 21.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.823167
  • Longitude: -2.363333
Wreck Depth 74 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXPRESS (PORTION OF)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.6 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 7
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 4.5
Tonnage 331
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1918
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH091/137/01 30.3.07 EXAM'D 12.8.06 IN 5849.39N, 0221.80W [WGD] USING DGPS. PORTION OF DEBRIS CLOSE SW OF [69410]. LENGTH 7MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). INS AS OBSTN 74MTRS. BR STD. 14.7.08 RESEARCH OF SURVEY DATA, VESSEL DIMENSIONS AND LOG OF HMS GRENVILLE CONCLUDES WK MUST BE SS EXPRESS. REPORTS CLEARLY STATE THAT VESSEL WAS CUT IN TWO. (K HEATH, E-MAIL 12.7.08) NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX- HEBRIDEAN, IRON SS, BUILT 1881 BY T.B. SEATH & CO, RUTHERGLEN, GLASGOW, WITH 2 CLYINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY W KING & CO., GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MESSRS COOPER & SON. ON PASSAGE LEITH FOR KIRKWALL, CUT IN TWO & SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HMS GRENVILLE OFF THE PENTLAND SKERRIES. ALL 11 CREW & 2 PASSENGERS LOST. (K HEATH)

General Comments

DEBRIS CLOSE SW OF MAIN PART OF WK [69410]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 49.39 N,2 21.8 W
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FAQ

Where is the EXPRESS (PORTION OF) wreck located?

The EXPRESS (PORTION OF) wreck is located at coordinates 58 49.39 N,2 21.8 W.

How deep is the EXPRESS (PORTION OF) and where exactly is it located?

The EXPRESS (PORTION OF) lies at a depth of about 74 meters and is located at coordinates 58 49.39 N,2 21.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXPRESS (PORTION OF)?

The seabed around the EXPRESS (PORTION OF) lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the EXPRESS (PORTION OF) sink?

The EXPRESS (PORTION OF) sank on Feb 9, 1918.

When was the wreck of the EXPRESS (PORTION OF) discovered?

The wreck of the EXPRESS (PORTION OF) was discovered in 2006.

What country did the EXPRESS (PORTION OF) belong to?

The EXPRESS (PORTION OF) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EXPRESS (PORTION OF) carrying?

The EXPRESS (PORTION OF) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EXPRESS (PORTION OF)?

The EXPRESS (PORTION OF) had a tonnage of 331 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXPRESS (PORTION OF)?

The EXPRESS (PORTION OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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