Green Lily Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Green lily Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 8.469 N,1 8.117 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.141150
  • Longitude: -1.135283
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GREEN LILY
Type carrier
Flag BS
Length 107.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 3624
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1997
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2009

Surveying Details

HH270/400/07 22.12.97 WENT AGROUND AND BROKE UP IN 600830N, 0010800W. (LLOYDS VOL.310). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 18.3.09 WITHIN A MONTH OF THE STRANDING THE ONLY RECOGNISABLE PART OF THE SHIP WAS THE VERY TIP OF THE BOW IN ABOUT 24MTRS OF WATER. THE REST OF TE WRECK LYING IN 10-15MTRS COMPLETELY SMASHED TO PIECES. (SHIPWRECKS OF N OF SCOTLAND) NOT SHOWN ON BA 3271 [2004 EDN]. INS F IN 6008.469N, 0108.117W [EUT]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX- PACIFIC LILY '94, EX- GOMBA NILE '80, EX- BALAKRAM '79, EX- GOMBA ENDEAVOUR '78. BUILT IN 1978 BY MAZAGON DOCK LTD, BOMBAY, WITH 12 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 3180BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GREEN LILY CORP, BAHAMAS. ON PASSAGE LERWICK FOR LAS PALMAS & IVORY COAST. SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE AND DRIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS. TAKEN IN TOW BY M TUG/SUPPLY VESSEL 'GARGARNO', BUT TOW BROKE. WENT AGROUND IN FORCE 12 SE WINDS. BROKE UP ON GROUNDING NEAR BARD HEAD. 15 CREW RESCUED BUT WINCHMAN OF RESCUE HELICOPTER LOST. (SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF N OF SCOTLAND) PHOTOS OF GROUNDING IN BOTH BOOKS.

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FAQ

Where is the GREEN LILY wreck located?

The GREEN LILY wreck is located at coordinates 60 8.469 N,1 8.117 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GREEN LILY?

The seabed around the GREEN LILY lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GREEN LILY sink?

The GREEN LILY sank on Nov 19, 1997.

When was the wreck of the GREEN LILY discovered?

The wreck of the GREEN LILY was discovered in 1997.

What country did the GREEN LILY belong to?

The GREEN LILY belonged to BS.

What cargo was the GREEN LILY carrying?

The GREEN LILY was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,fish.

What was the tonnage of the GREEN LILY?

The GREEN LILY had a tonnage of 3624 tons.

What type of wreck is the GREEN LILY?

The GREEN LILY is classified as a carrier.

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