Golden Sceptre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Golden sceptre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.01 N,0 42.601 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.533500
  • Longitude: -0.710017
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLDEN SCEPTRE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 42.2 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 3.5
Tonnage 296
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1912
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.6.72 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AT KETTLE NESS. (SIBI). POSN 543200N, 004230W FOR FILING ONLY. H6331/87 20.1.89 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906, GOVAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HALL, LEYMAN & CO LTD, HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FOR FISHING AND RETURN. DROVE ASHORE IN HEAVY WEATHER DURING FOG. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 32.01 N,0 42.601 W
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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN SCEPTRE wreck located?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.01 N,0 42.601 W.

When did the GOLDEN SCEPTRE sink?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE sank on Jan 16, 1912.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN SCEPTRE discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN SCEPTRE was discovered in 1912.

What country did the GOLDEN SCEPTRE belong to?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GOLDEN SCEPTRE?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE had a tonnage of 296 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN SCEPTRE?

The GOLDEN SCEPTRE is classified as a trawler.

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