Guethary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Guethary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40.045 N,6 1.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.667417
  • Longitude: -6.019450
Wreck Depth 5.2 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUETHARY
Type sailing vessel
Length 84.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 64.7
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 160
Tonnage 2178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2013

Surveying Details

25.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554004N, 060102W. SAID BY LOCALS TO BE FRENCH. WRECK ABOUT 30FT DEPTH. MUCH OF HULL STILL INTACT WITH STEEL MASTS FALLEN AND LYING ALONGSIDE WK. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 10.10.13 EXAM'D 9.2.13 IN 5540.045N, 0601.167W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.13 IN GEN DEPTH 8.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64.7MTRS, WIDTH 30.0MTRS, HT 4.17MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. AN AREA OF SCATTERED DEBRIS AND FALLEN MASTS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). ?PORTION OF SHELL PLATING & FRAMES DISCERNABLE. 24.10.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.26MTRS. (SDC BATHY, EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 5.2MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1901 IN NANTES. PASSAGE NEW CALEDONIA FOR GLASGOW. DROVE ASHORE ONE MILE S OF ARDMORE PT, 100YDS W OF LT HO. (SIBI). WRECKED ON EILEAN A CHUIRN, ISLAY. (P L SELLARS).

General Comments

SCATTERED DEBRIS & FALLEN MASTS

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FAQ

Where is the GUETHARY wreck located?

The GUETHARY wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.045 N,6 1.167 W.

How deep is the GUETHARY and where exactly is it located?

The GUETHARY lies at a depth of about 5.2 meters and is located at coordinates 55 40.045 N,6 1.167 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUETHARY?

The seabed around the GUETHARY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the GUETHARY sink?

The GUETHARY sank on Nov 3, 1914.

When was the wreck of the GUETHARY discovered?

The wreck of the GUETHARY was discovered in 1975.

What cargo was the GUETHARY carrying?

The GUETHARY was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the GUETHARY?

The GUETHARY had a tonnage of 2178 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUETHARY?

The GUETHARY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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