Highland Lassie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Highland lassie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 2.44 S,39 40.483 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.040667
  • Longitude: 39.674717
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHLAND LASSIE
Type schooner
Length 20.1 m
Width 4.9 m
Orientation 90
Tonnage 80
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1879
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2014

Surveying Details

NO PREVIOUS RECORD. LEGEND: WRECK CHARTED IN 040234S, 394026E. BA 666. H1273/76 14.1.76 H1273/76 14.1.76 REPD AS WK OF SMALL STEAMER 'HIGHLAND LASSIE', WHICH HAS BEEN IN POSN SINCE 1888. NO VISIBLE REMAINS. (MR L WILLIAMS, LTR DTD 2.1.76). NCA. 16.1.81 16.1.81 INS AS STF IN 040226.4S, 394026E [ARF]. NC 666. H2904/83 24.9.84 H2904/83 24.9.84 VERY LITTLE OF THIS WK REMAINS. NO DANGER TO ANY CRAFT. (HMS HYDRA, HI 183). RETAIN FOR FILING ONLY. 5.2.14 5.2.14 NOT SHOWN ON BA 666 [EDN 3 DTD 30.5.13]. AREA SURVEYED BY US NAVY SURVEY DTD 2010. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1865 BY LOBNITZ, COLBOURNE & CO, RENFREW. A SCHOONER WITH SINGLE COMPOUND ENGINE OF 15NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY & USED USED TO CARRY PASSENGERS, MAIL & CARGO BETWEEN ZANZIBAR & MOMBASA. SUNK IN TUDOR CREEK AFTER HULL WAS HOLED. (SHIPWRECKS & SALVAGE ON THE E AFRICAN COAST, K PATIENCE)

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FAQ

Where is the HIGHLAND LASSIE wreck located?

The HIGHLAND LASSIE wreck is located at coordinates 4 2.44 S,39 40.483 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHLAND LASSIE?

The seabed around the HIGHLAND LASSIE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HIGHLAND LASSIE sink?

The HIGHLAND LASSIE sank on Jan 1, 1879.

When was the wreck of the HIGHLAND LASSIE discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHLAND LASSIE was discovered in 1976.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHLAND LASSIE?

The HIGHLAND LASSIE had a tonnage of 80 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHLAND LASSIE?

The HIGHLAND LASSIE is classified as a schooner.

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