Hms Strathgarry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms strathgarry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 49.693 N,3 2.966 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.828217
  • Longitude: -3.049433
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STRATHGARRY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Orientation 100
Tonnage 202
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1915
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2017/72 21.3.74 WK LOCATED IN 584943N, 030256W IN GEN DEPTH 180FT. (HUNTING SURVEYS [K6864/9]). INS AS WK USC 15FMS. - NM 1554/74. H4682/75 13.10.75 EXAM'D 23.7.75 IN 584942N, 030256.4W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 33.4MTRS, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.4 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR 1MTRS. SEABED STONES. LIES APPROX 100/280DEGS WITH SLIGHT SCOURING TO NE. (HMS HERALD, HI 104/75). AMEND TO WK SW 33MTRS. - NM 2138/75. H1310/82/8 28.6.82 REPORTED TO BE WK OF A DRIFTER. (W MURNEY, 20.6.82). 2.10.03 EUT POSN: 5849.692N, 0303.028W. NE 2581. RSDRA2025000126343 31.03.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.13MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). RETAIN SW NDW 33MTRS MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 30, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906, HIRED AS A BOOM DEFENCE BOAT IN 1915. SUNK IN COLLISION OFF SCAPA. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY & K HEATH)

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the HMS STRATHGARRY wreck located?

The HMS STRATHGARRY wreck is located at coordinates 58 49.693 N,3 2.966 W.

How deep is the HMS STRATHGARRY and where exactly is it located?

The HMS STRATHGARRY lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 58 49.693 N,3 2.966 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STRATHGARRY?

The seabed around the HMS STRATHGARRY lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the HMS STRATHGARRY sink?

The HMS STRATHGARRY sank on Jul 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS STRATHGARRY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STRATHGARRY was discovered in 1974.

What country did the HMS STRATHGARRY belong to?

The HMS STRATHGARRY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STRATHGARRY?

The HMS STRATHGARRY had a tonnage of 202 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STRATHGARRY?

The HMS STRATHGARRY is classified as a trawler.

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