Girl Sandra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Girl sandra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 29.99 N,5 41.865 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.499833
  • Longitude: -5.697750
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GIRL SANDRA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2014

Surveying Details

H4458/80 13.11.81 SANK IN 563000N, 054000W, NEAR EILEAN RUBHA AN RIDIRE RKS. (OBAN MRSC, TLX DTD 2611.81). POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. NCA. H1310/83/28 13.6.83 LIES IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS AT SOUTHERN END OF RUBHA AN RIDIRE. ABOUT 50FT LONG. NAME SANDRA READABLE ON STERN. REGISTERED IN CAMPBELTOWN. (PAUL CAMILLI, 5.6.83). INS AS DW PA IN 563000N, 054148W [OGB]. BR STD. 27.9.91 STATED TO BE 10MTR TUG (POSSIBLE AS NOT LISTED AS FV IN OLSENS '81 EDN). LYING IN DEPTHS 2-4MTRS WITH 45DEG LIST TO STARBOARD. PROPELLOR & ALL PORTHOLES REMOVED. (DIVE NW SCOTLAND, G RIDLEY, 1985 EDN). NCA. 15.3.07 [EUT] POSN: 5629.990N, 0541.865W. NE 2390. 16.4.14 NOT SHOWN IN M/B DATA. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1354, BDC). SURVEY EXTENDED INSHORE TO DANGER LINE. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK NEAR EILEAN RUBHA AN RIDIRE AFTER HITTING ROCKS. CREW OF 2 RESCUED AFTER SWIMMING TO THE ISLAND. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND)

General Comments

INTACT, LISTS TO STBD

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FAQ

Where is the GIRL SANDRA wreck located?

The GIRL SANDRA wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.99 N,5 41.865 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GIRL SANDRA?

The seabed around the GIRL SANDRA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the GIRL SANDRA sink?

The GIRL SANDRA sank on Oct 26, 1981.

When was the wreck of the GIRL SANDRA discovered?

The wreck of the GIRL SANDRA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the GIRL SANDRA belong to?

The GIRL SANDRA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the GIRL SANDRA?

The GIRL SANDRA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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