Lady Isle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lady isle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 29.955 N,6 48.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.499250
  • Longitude: -6.801500
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LADY ISLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 20.3 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 96
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1956
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 562958N, 064802W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4974/69 26.9.69 H4974/69 26.9.69 SEARCH BY HECLA'S CAMP PARTY FOR THIS WK. REPD BY LOCAL LOBSTER CATCHERS TO LIE CLOSE TO THE ROCK AWASH 115DEG, 1.2C FROM SCARINISH LT AT HW. NOTHING DEFINITE FOUND. (HECLA SURVEY HOME HI 28C/69). 16.7.91 LIES IN ABOUT 10MTRS. (DIVE NW SCOTLAND). 26.7.08 WRECK HAS BEEN HEAVILY SALVAGED. LIES BETWEEN THE 2 OUTMOST ROCKS ON N SIDE ENTRANCE TO SCARINISH HBR, IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. ONLY METAL PLATES & GIRDERS REMAIN IN AMONGST THE KELP BETWEEN THE ROCKS. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, PUBLISHED 1994). [WGD] POSN: 5629.955N, 0648.090W. 11.3.13 NOT LOCATED 7.2012 USING M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX- VIC 7 BUILT 1941 BY R DUNSTER, DONCASTER, OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 130HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY ELLIOT & GARROOD LTD, BECCLES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J L MC CORQUODALE, AYR STRANDED NEAR SCARINISH LT WHILE TRYING TO ENTER SCARINISH HBR. ABANDONED AS SALVAGE ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT FAILED. (OFF SCOTLAND, DIVE NW SCOTLAND, ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, & SIBI) ONE REPORT SUGGESTS VESSEL WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REFLOATED AND FINALLY BROKEN UP AT NORTH QUEENSFERRY IN 1986. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

ONLY METAL PLATES & GIRDERS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 29.955 N,6 48.09 W
Lady Isle on Wreck Map Lady Isle Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the LADY ISLE wreck located?

The LADY ISLE wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.955 N,6 48.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LADY ISLE?

The seabed around the LADY ISLE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LADY ISLE sink?

The LADY ISLE sank on Aug 10, 1956.

When was the wreck of the LADY ISLE discovered?

The wreck of the LADY ISLE was discovered in 1956.

What country did the LADY ISLE belong to?

The LADY ISLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LADY ISLE?

The LADY ISLE had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the LADY ISLE?

The LADY ISLE is classified as a steam ship.

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