Foremost Guide Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Foremost guide Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 1.196 N,3 25.984 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.019933
  • Longitude: -3.433067
Wreck Depth -1.8 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOREMOST GUIDE
Type dredger
Flag GB
Orientation 135
Tonnage 609
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1939
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1960
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Markers FL.1S.10FT LT ON WK, B CAN BUOY CLOSE SE
Surveying Details H5219/39 1.8.39 SUNKEN DREGDER IN 560112N, 032554W [OGB], OR 058DEGS, 3.5C FROM FL.R LT IN ENTRANCE TO ROSYTH DOCKYARD. (COCHRANE HN 4) - NM 1613(T)/39 ISSUED. H5219/39 15.1.40 TNM 1613/39 REPLACED BY TNM 93/40. H01047/4 1.1.41 INS STF, RECTANGULAR SHAPE LYING NW/SE, WITH BN ON WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - FNM 3018/40 & NM 26/41. H02927/41 23.1.42 FL LT ESTABLISHED ON BN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - FNM 111/42. 28.9.59 NOW SHOW AS STP, DRIES 6FT, WITH FL.1S.10FT LT ON WK, & B CAN BUOY CLOSE SE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE F6843. H4322/59 12.10.60 WORKS IN PROGRESS TO REMOVE WK EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN OCT '60. (HMS CARROW HN 1/60). H5219/39 6.1.61 WK AND BUOYS DELETED. (QHM ROSYTH HN 14/60) AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - FNM 110/60 & NM 2802/60.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2008

Circumstances of loss

13.11.39 BUILT 1936, PRESUMED SUNK AFTER DREDGING UP A LARGE METAL OBJECT WHICH FOULED THE SHIP'S SIDE PENETRATING THE HULL. SANK BESIDE THE QUAY AT ROSYTH, MOVED ON 13.11.39 TO SHALLOW WATER & CAPSIZED. (SIBI & OFF SCOTLAND)

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FAQ

Where is the FOREMOST GUIDE wreck located?

The FOREMOST GUIDE wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.196 N,3 25.984 W.

How deep is the FOREMOST GUIDE and where exactly is it located?

The FOREMOST GUIDE lies at a depth of about -1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 56 1.196 N,3 25.984 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOREMOST GUIDE?

The seabed around the FOREMOST GUIDE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the FOREMOST GUIDE sink?

The FOREMOST GUIDE sank on Jun 10, 1939.

When was the wreck of the FOREMOST GUIDE discovered?

The wreck of the FOREMOST GUIDE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the FOREMOST GUIDE belong to?

The FOREMOST GUIDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FOREMOST GUIDE carrying?

The FOREMOST GUIDE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FOREMOST GUIDE?

The FOREMOST GUIDE had a tonnage of 609 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOREMOST GUIDE?

The FOREMOST GUIDE is classified as a dredger.

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