Lairdscastle (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lairdscastle (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 11.465 N,5 31.407 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.191083
  • Longitude: -5.523450
Wreck Depth 69.47 m
Water Depth 87 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 84.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 86.23
Sonar Width 17.93
Shadow Height 17.26
Orientation 278
Tonnage 1945
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1940
Scour Dimensions 121.1,026.5,000.9,119
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2021

Surveying Details

H0109/45 WK IN 551100N, 053030W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST, WAGO 524) 18.8.53 INS NDW ON NC F6629 ONLY. H5250/68 17.7.68 DEFINITE WK LOCATED 10.10.67. POOR SONAR CONTACT LOCATED IN 551127N, 053123W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 247 IN GEN DEPTH 280FT.E F 54.65. (HMS MERMAID, HI 478 & 850/67). AMEND TO WK 41FMS. BR STD. H7551/68 20.1.69 EXAM'D 30.5.68 IN 551129N, 053118W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 262 IN GEN DEPTH 290FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). H4695/71 13.10.71 WK IN 551118N, 053127W, IS ABOUT 300FT LONG, 40-60FT HIGH. HULL AND SUPERSTRUCTURE APPEAR COMPLETE. OUTLINE CLEARLY VISIBLE ON SONAR INDICATING WK ON EVEN KEEL. (HMS BRONINGTON, HN AUG 1971). AMEND TO WK 68MTRS. NC 2144. H3671/72 21.7.72 LOCATED IN 551126N, 053124W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN 1/72). H3671/72 20.2.73 EXAM'D IN 551126N, 053124W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS FOX, 1972). AMEND TO WK 74MTRS. BR STD. 6.1.76 LIES IN 551127.8N, 053122.1W. HT ABOVE SEABED 1.5MTRS. (SEA TANK CO, NORTH CHANNEL SURVEY, 4.9.75). NCA. H1310/84/9 21.3.84 RUDDER INDICATOR (PROBABLY FOR EMERGENCY AFTER STEERING POSN) RECOVERED IN NETS. E/S INDICATED WK STANDS 6FMS ABOVE GEN DEPTH IN VICINITY. (K. KNOX, KINGFISHER CHARTS). NCA. SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 EXAM�D 13.5.21 IN 5511.465N, 0531.407W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 69.47MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 87MTRS. LENGTH 86.23MTRS, WIDTH 17.93MTRS, HT 17.26MTRS. ORIENTATION 278/098 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 121.1MTRS, WIDTH 26.5MTRS, 0.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 119 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). INTACT, UPRIGHT. AMEND NDW 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX- LADY LIMERICK. BUILT IN 1924 BY ARDROSSAN DOCKYARD & SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD, ARDROSSAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNS & LAIRD LINES LTD, GLASGOW. SANK IN 3 HOURS, AFTER A COLLISION WITH SS VERNON CITY, WHILE ON PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR BELFAST. ALL CREW & PASSENGERS WERE SAFELY RESCUED. (WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT. UK NM 99/22.

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FAQ

Where is the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 11.465 N,5 31.407 W.

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

The LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 69.47 meters and is located at coordinates 55 11.465 N,5 31.407 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 87 meters deep.

When did the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) sink?

The LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY)?

The LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1945 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY)?

The LAIRDSCASTLE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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