Lady Anstruther (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lady anstruther (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.669 N,0 19.044 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.911150
  • Longitude: 0.317400
Wreck Depth 39.45 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 50.9 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 56.3
Sonar Width 8.3
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 230
Tonnage 527
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 16, 1947
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 013.0,,,340.0
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2016

Surveying Details

H7722/47 16.8.47 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 535500N, 002000E. (SS KEILA, 16.8.47). H1942/76 9.3.81 EXAM'D 17.7.80 IN 535440N, 001908E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 44.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. APPARENTLY 'THREE CASTLE' SHIP, LYING 048/228DEGS, PARTIALLY BURIED. (SOISS, HI 65/80). BR STD. 6.5.04 [EUT] POSN: 5354.682N, 0019.027E. NE 121. 21.10.09 DIVED 10/11.10.09 IN 5354.682N, 0019.027E [WGD]. 3 ISLAND SHIP POSSIBLE TORPEDO DAMAGE IN ENGINE ROOM AT AFT OF VESSEL. UPRIGHT ON SEABED, STERN, MIDSHIPS AND BOW SECTIONS INTACT. NO CARGO SEEN. BOWS SW, 2 ANCHORS IN SITU. TWIN WINDLASS TYPE WINCHES WITH 4 WINDING HUBS ON EACH WINCH AT MIDSHIPS & BOW. 1 CYLINDRICAL TYPE BOILER SEEN. AN ENGLISH MUG DATED 1944 RECOVERED FROM FORWARD HOLD. PHOTOS AND SKETCH SUPPLIED. (ANDY DOWSLAND, E-MAIL DTD 12.10.09) CONSIDER THIS IS LADY ANSTRUTHER. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 13.10.09). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 12.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5354.669N, 0019.044E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS, LENGTH 56.3MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HEIGHT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 230/050 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 13MTRS, TOWARD 340 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL AND IS UPRIGHT WITH STERN, MIDHIPS AND BOWS INTACT. JUST AFT OF THE MIDSHIPS BOILER IT HAS BROKEN OFF AND PARTLY COLLAPSED. LISTS TO PORT. THERE IS A STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

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).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, STERN, MIDSHIPS BOWS INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54.669 N,0 19.044 E
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FAQ

Where is the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.669 N,0 19.044 E.

How deep is the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 39.45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.669 N,0 19.044 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) sink?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 16, 1947.

When was the wreck of the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY)?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 527 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY)?

The LADY ANSTRUTHER (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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