John Strachan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
John strachan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.246 N,6 5.277 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.637433
  • Longitude: -6.087950
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN STRACHAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 82
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 1999

Surveying Details

24.2.75 24.2.75 WRECK OF SMALL STEAMSHIP IN 553815N, 060513W AT IMERSAY, ISLAY. PROBABLY A CLYDE PUFFER. HULL INTACT, LAID ON ONE SIDE. MACHINERY SALVAGED. ONLY A FEW FEET OF WATER OVER WK. (P.L. SELLARS LTR DTD 11.2.75) 4.10.99 4.10.99 WK INTACT AND UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS, WELL PROTECTED BY ROCKS AND REEF SHE HIT. COVERED IN KELP. (DIVER MAGAZINE OCT'99). [WGD] POSN: 5538.246N, 0605.277W. 11.10.13 11.10.13 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1370). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND.

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN STRACHAN wreck located?

The JOHN STRACHAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.246 N,6 5.277 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN STRACHAN?

The seabed around the JOHN STRACHAN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the JOHN STRACHAN sink?

The JOHN STRACHAN sank on Dec 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the JOHN STRACHAN discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN STRACHAN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the JOHN STRACHAN belong to?

The JOHN STRACHAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN STRACHAN?

The JOHN STRACHAN had a tonnage of 82 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN STRACHAN?

The JOHN STRACHAN is classified as a steam ship.

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