Isla May Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Isla may Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28.343 N,2 38.741 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.472383
  • Longitude: -2.645683
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLA MAY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H2531/88 8.2.88 LOCATED BY RN MINE-HUNTERS IN 562818N, 023842W [OGB]. DIVERS REPORT WK UPRIGHT ON SEABED WITH VERY LITTLE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. BUOYED BY 2 RED MARKERS. (ABERDEEN MRCC SIG DTD 5.2.88). WZ 215 ISSUED. H2531/88 3.3.88 MAST HAS FALLEN AND DIVERS REPORT WK BREAKING UP AND SINKING RAPIDLY INTO THE SAND. BUOYS REMOVED. CONSIDERED NO HAZARD. (STAFF OFFICER, PETREAVIE, TELECON & DUNDEE HBR MASTER). NCA. H2531/88 30.3.88 SHOWN IN 562821N, 023839W [OGB] ON COPY OF BA 1481. (FOSNI, DTD 3.3.88). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH262/350/01 22.5.89 EXISTENCE OF THIS WK QUESTIONED. LIES IN AREA REGULARLY USED BY LOCAL PILOTS AND APPARENTLY NO HAZARD. (CAPT J P KOSIDOWSKI, LODESTAR PILOTS, HN DTD 9.5.90). NCA. HH262/400/02 2.4.91 E/S SURVEY AND DIVERS GRID SQUARE SEARCH FAILED TO FIND WK. (DUNDEE PORT AUTHORITY, DTD 31.1.91). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 21.1.04 EUT POSN: 5628.343N, 0238.741W. BA 1481 [MAR'03 EDN]. RSDRA2022000028241 21.2.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 03.11.2021, NOTHING SIGNIFICANT IN DATA. NFS. (H525.2 BY UKHO BDC, FORTH PORTS LTD SURVEY DTD 2021). RSDRA2024000296330 01.08.2024 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET [2024]. NOW BURIED. (FORTH PORT LIMITED SURVEY, DTD 2024). AMEND BURIED.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2025
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FAQ

Where is the ISLA MAY wreck located?

The ISLA MAY wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.343 N,2 38.741 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLA MAY?

The seabed around the ISLA MAY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ISLA MAY discovered?

The wreck of the ISLA MAY was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ISLA MAY belong to?

The ISLA MAY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ISLA MAY?

The ISLA MAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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