Isabella Of Wigton (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Isabella of wigton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 57.946 N,4 46.516 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 55.965767
- Longitude: -4.775267
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| Wreck Depth |
18.4 m
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| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) |
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Type
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schooner
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Draught |
2.1 |
| Shadow Height |
2.6 |
| Orientation |
120 |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 1, 1864
|
| Original Detection Year |
1977 |
| Last Detection Year |
1993 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 24, 2000 |
Surveying Details
H2579/76 6.4.77 METALLIC WK WITH SCHOONER BOW LOCATED 10.3.77 IN 555756N, 044627W [OGB] FIXED BY COMPASS CROSS BEARINGS. LENGTH 37FT, HEIGHT 7FT. EXAM'D BY DIVER. LEAST DEPTH [LEADLINE] 18 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. [OBSERVED TIDAL REDUCTION TO BE APPLIED - 2.3MTRS]. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. ONE BOLLARD FOR'D. HOLD OPEN. BOTTOM FLAT. (HMS BILDESTON, WK RPT NO.2, 20.3.77 & LETTER 231/P, 29.3.77). CHART AS USC 15.7MTRS. - NM 976/77. H2579/76 23.6.82 BELIEVED TO BE BARGE 'SPRAY' [4128], PREVIOUSLY RECORDED IN 555806N, 044627W, APPROX, AND WHICH WAS NOT LOCATED BY HMS VIDAL. (R-OF-S, 2.12.66). NCA. H1310/87/7 3.3.87 THIS WK IS THOUGHT TO BE 'ISABELLA OF WIGTON'. (J CROWTHER, 12.2.87). NCA. HH090/597/01 6.7.93 EXAM'D 8.5.93 IN 555757.1N, 044626.6W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [5 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.4 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS. LIES 120/300DEGS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 597). AMEND TO WK 18.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
WAS RUN DOWN BY SS 'LORD GOUGH', WHILE LYING AT ANCHOR WITHOUT LIGHTS OFF SEAFIELD [GREENOCK ESPLANADE].
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
55 57.946 N,4 46.516 W
Isabella Of Wigton (Probably) on Wreck Map
Isabella Of Wigton (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.946 N,4 46.516 W.
How deep is the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 18.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 57.946 N,4 46.516 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) sink?
The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 1, 1864.
When was the wreck of the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1977.
What country did the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) belong to?
The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) carrying?
The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.
What type of wreck is the ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY)?
The ISABELLA OF WIGTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a schooner.