Islay Or Islay Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Islay or islay iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37.237 N,6 10.936 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.620617
  • Longitude: -6.182267
Wreck Depth 7.8 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISLAY OR ISLAY III
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.3 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 1.7
Tonnage 539
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1902
Original Detection Year 1902
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 24.2.75 24.2.75 WRECKED AT PORT ELLEN, ISLAY IN 553712N, 061052W [OGB]. SOME OF THIS WK IS ON THE SLOPE OF A RIDGE, THE REST IS AT THE BOTTOM IN 50-55FT OF WATER. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). INS AS DW. NC 2474. 17.11.82 17.11.82 REPD IN 553713N, 061108W. LYING IN TWO MAIN PARTS, ONE AROUND THE BOILER & THE OTHER ABOUT 40MTRS S OF THE BOILER, WHERE MAIN PART OF HULL WRECKAGE LIES IN 6MTRS. (EXERCISE SCOOBIE SCOOP, 3-17.9.82, REPORT). POSN GIVEN DOUBTFUL. REFERRED TO AS ISLA 3?. 12.8.85 12.8.85 POSN FOR WKS ISLAY I AND ISLAY III GIVEN AS 553715N, 061108W IN 13MTRS. (DIVE WEST SCOTLAND). NCA. 11.4.08 11.4.08 [EUT] POSN: 5537.197N, 0610.926W. NC 2476. 12.4.08 12.4.08 NAME GIVEN AS ISLAY, SITE DIAGRAM SHOWS WK LYING NE/SW WITH BOILER 40MTRS N OF MAIN PART OF WK. (SHIPWRECKS OF W OF SCOTLAND). NAME GIVEN AS ISLAY III. BOILER LIES IN 12MTRS AT BASE OF SHEEP ROCK, OR EILEAN NAN CAORACH. SEABED AROUND BOILER STREWN WITH METAL RIBS, PLATES & REMAINS OF ONE OF PADDLE WHEELS. WK HAS BEEN HEAVILY SALVAGED. BOW LIES ON TOP OF REEF IN LESS THAN 3MTRS, DEEPEST PARTS OF REMAINS LIE IN 14MTRS. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS). 9.10.13 9.10.13 EXAM'D 13.1.13 IN 5537.237N, 0610.936W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.83 IN GEN DEPTH 9.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 3.0MTRS, WIDTH 2.0MTRS, HT 1.67MTRS. NO EVIDENCE OF WK AT FORMER POSN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). PROBABLE BOILER. AMEND WK 7.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-PRINCESS LOUISE, BUILT 1872 BY TOD & MCGREGOR, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAVID MACBRAYNE, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 347HP, PADDLE PROPULSION .RAN AGROUND IN FOG ON SHEEP ISLAND, PORT ELLEN & SANK. 24 CREW & 76 PASSENGERS SAVED. (OFF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

PROBABLE BOILER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 37.237 N,6 10.936 W
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FAQ

Where is the ISLAY OR ISLAY III wreck located?

The ISLAY OR ISLAY III wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.237 N,6 10.936 W.

How deep is the ISLAY OR ISLAY III and where exactly is it located?

The ISLAY OR ISLAY III lies at a depth of about 7.8 meters and is located at coordinates 55 37.237 N,6 10.936 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISLAY OR ISLAY III?

The seabed around the ISLAY OR ISLAY III lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ISLAY OR ISLAY III sink?

The ISLAY OR ISLAY III sank on Jul 15, 1902.

When was the wreck of the ISLAY OR ISLAY III discovered?

The wreck of the ISLAY OR ISLAY III was discovered in 1902.

What country did the ISLAY OR ISLAY III belong to?

The ISLAY OR ISLAY III belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ISLAY OR ISLAY III carrying?

The ISLAY OR ISLAY III was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ISLAY OR ISLAY III?

The ISLAY OR ISLAY III had a tonnage of 539 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISLAY OR ISLAY III?

The ISLAY OR ISLAY III is classified as a steam ship.

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