Lairdsmoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lairdsmoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.92 N,5 17.398 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.848667
  • Longitude: -5.289967
Water Depth 180 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LAIRDSMOOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1578
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H2480/37 15.4.37 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 260DEG, 5M FROM BLACK HEAD, WIGTOWNSHIRE. (CG PORTPATRICK). POSN 545055N, 051720W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 17.12.73 INS AS WK USC PA 73MTRS. NC 2198. H1270/71 14.6.77 DELETE. CONSIDER USC DEPTH ESTIMATED IN 1973 TO BE UNREALISTIC AND THAT WK NEED NOT BE CHARTED FOR ORDINARY NAVIGATION. ALSO IT WAS NOT FOUND IN SURVEY OF 1972. NC 2198. SEP 2017/000034083 27.6.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017. (MMT, HI1508). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY A & J INGLIS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURNS & LAIRD LINES. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 414NHP, SINGLE SAHFT. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS TARANAKI. (CG PORTPATRICK & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the LAIRDSMOOR wreck located?

The LAIRDSMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.92 N,5 17.398 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LAIRDSMOOR?

The seabed around the LAIRDSMOOR lies at approximately 180 meters deep.

When did the LAIRDSMOOR sink?

The LAIRDSMOOR sank on Apr 7, 1937.

When was the wreck of the LAIRDSMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the LAIRDSMOOR was discovered in 1937.

What country did the LAIRDSMOOR belong to?

The LAIRDSMOOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LAIRDSMOOR carrying?

The LAIRDSMOOR was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the LAIRDSMOOR?

The LAIRDSMOOR had a tonnage of 1578 tons.

What type of wreck is the LAIRDSMOOR?

The LAIRDSMOOR is classified as a steam ship.

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