Lady Anstruther Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lady anstruther Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.015 N,0 19.893 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.916917
  • Longitude: 0.331550
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY ANSTRUTHER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.9 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.2
Tonnage 527
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1947
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2016

Surveying Details

H7722/47 18.8.47 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 535500N, 002000E. (SS KEILA, 16.8.47). H7722/47 22.6.60 SECOND REPORT STATED THAT COLLISION OCCURRED IN 535600N, 001630E NEAR NO 62 F BUOY. WHEN LAST SEEN THE SHIP WAS SINKING WITH BOW AND FOREMAST SUBMERGING AT AN ANGLE OF 45DEG. (SS KEILA, 17.8.47). FOR FILING ONLY. H7722/47 NCA. (TH). 21.10.09 LADY ANSTRUTHER CONSIDERED TO BE [SEE 9025]. (C RACEY, E-MAIL 13.10.09). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 25.10.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

16.8.47 SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN OBSTRUCTION. CREW RECOVERED. (SS KEILA, 16.8.47). BUILT IN 1922 BY DUBLIN SHIPBUILDERS LTD, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NOBEL EXPLOSIVE CO GLASGOW (ICI EXPLOSIVES LTD). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 9 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS KEILA IN DENSE FOG. (C RACEY).

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FAQ

Where is the LADY ANSTRUTHER wreck located?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.015 N,0 19.893 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY ANSTRUTHER?

The seabed around the LADY ANSTRUTHER lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the LADY ANSTRUTHER sink?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER sank on Aug 16, 1947.

When was the wreck of the LADY ANSTRUTHER discovered?

The wreck of the LADY ANSTRUTHER was discovered in 1947.

What country did the LADY ANSTRUTHER belong to?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LADY ANSTRUTHER?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER had a tonnage of 527 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY ANSTRUTHER?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER is classified as a steam ship.

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