Koorah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Koorah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 40.046 N,3 23.462 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.667433
  • Longitude: -3.391033
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KOORAH
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2005

Surveying Details

H4811/75 16.5.77 H4811/75 16.5.77 VISUAL SIGHTING 9.7.76 BELOW SHERRIE GEO IN POSN 584004.2N, 0032322.2W. STILL STRANDED BUT HIGH AND DRY SOME 5MTRS ABOVE HW MARK. HULL HAS BEEN CRUSHED UNDER ROCK FALLS AND UNLIKELY TO MOVE FOR MANY YEARS. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION IMPOSSIBLE BUT WK HAS BEEN THERE OVER 5YRS. (LOCAL KNOWLEDGE). (HMS HERALD, 29.12.76). 20.2.87 HI 204/84 20.2.87 ST WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HI 204/84). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON ROCKS SW OF DUNNET HD. (LLOYDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 40.046 N,3 23.462 W
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FAQ

Where is the KOORAH wreck located?

The KOORAH wreck is located at coordinates 58 40.046 N,3 23.462 W.

When did the KOORAH sink?

The KOORAH sank on Feb 11, 1954.

When was the wreck of the KOORAH discovered?

The wreck of the KOORAH was discovered in 1954.

What type of wreck is the KOORAH?

The KOORAH is classified as a trawler.

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