Firth Of Cromarty (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Firth of cromarty (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.149 N,5 9.954 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.002483
  • Longitude: -5.165900
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY)
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1528
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: liquid,clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1898
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H571/66 24.10.66 WK OF WOODEN SAILING VESSEL IN 550008N, 050957W. (MR JESSOP). NCA YET. H1283/75 30.4.75 WRECK IN 550008N, 050957W REPORTED TO BE 'FIRTH OF CROMMITY' & TO BE OF METAL CONSTRUCTION. LIES IN DEPTH VARYING FROM 35-65FT WITH PLATES COLLAPSING INWARD & STANDS 9-12FT HIGH AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SHORE LINE. (A NEWTON, DTD 23.4.75). H1285/75 10.7.75 PARTS NOW STAND 4FT & 5FT 9INS ABOVE SEABED. MUCH OF THIS WK HAS BEEN FLATTENED & EVIDENCE OF SALVAGE IS TO BE FOUND. (A NEWTON). H1282/76/50 19.2.76 POSN NOW REPD AS 545953N, 051012W. (A NEWTON). NCA. H1311/88/62 9.1.89 NAME, ACCORDING TO CONTEMPORARY LOCAL PRESS REPORTS, SHOULD BE 'FIRTH OF CROMARTY'. (G JONES). 14.4.89 BROKEN UP PIECES IN ROCK GULLIES. (DETAILS FROM BSAC WK REGISTER SUPPT NO 69). HH276/400/03 29.4.99 FOUL IN 5500.149N, 0509.954W [WGD]. (HMS BICESTER, DTD 9.1997). POSSIBLY THIS WK. CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2017/000036782 27.6.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1509). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1888 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. PASSAGE FROM GLASGOW FOR SIDNEY. UNDER TOW UNTIL SHE REACHED AILSA CRAIG WHEN TOW CAST OFF. RAN AGROUND. ABANDONED. ALL CREW SAFE. (SIBI). PHOTO OF VESSEL. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS)

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FAQ

Where is the FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.149 N,5 9.954 W.

When did the FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 27, 1898.

When was the wreck of the FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1966.

What country did the FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,foodstuffs: liquid,clay products.

What was the tonnage of the FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY)?

The FIRTH OF CROMARTY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1528 tons.

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