George A West (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
George a west (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28.509 N,5 36.178 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.475150
  • Longitude: -5.602967
Wreck Depth 29.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BRITISH
Length 27 m
Width 5 m
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 9.6
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 95
Tonnage 85
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1927
Bottom Texture Mud
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 2012
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2014

Surveying Details

24.9.13 EXAM'D 5.11.12 IN 5628.509N, 0536.178W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.92 IN GEN DEPTH 31.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 28.0MTRS, WIDTH 9.6MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 095/275 DEGS WITH BOWS E. INTACT. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1354). INS AS WK 29.5MTRS. 19.11.14 DIVED 10.2014 IN LISTED POSN. A WOODEN HULLED STRAM TRAWLER. LIES E/W WITH STERN E IN MAX 35MTRS. LARGE BOILER, STEAM ENGINE AND STERN SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT. 3-BLADED PROP. NO HULL OR DECKING. METAL PARTS SUCH AS STERN RAIL VISIBLE ON SEABED. CONSIDERED TO BE GEORGE W WEST, THERE ARE NO OTHER VESSELS LOST HERE WHICH MATCH THE WRECK REMAINS, BUT NOTHING FOUND TO POSITIVELY IDENTIFY. HAS PROBABLY BEEN DIVED BEFORE. (P MOIR, EMAIL DTD 18.11.14). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD BY W & G STEPHEN, BANIFF. LAUNCHED IN 1913. OWNED AND SKIPPERED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GEORGE WEST. STRUCK LEATHSGEIR ROCK AND SANK.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, ?BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.509 N,5 36.178 W.

How deep is the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 29.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 28.509 N,5 36.178 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) sink?

The GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 12, 1927.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2012.

What country did the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) belonged to BRITISH.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY)?

The GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 85 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY)?

The GEORGE A WEST (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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