Lily Melling (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Lily melling (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.028 N,5 40.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.867133
  • Longitude: -5.667733
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1929
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2013

Surveying Details

H1585/29 8.3.29 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 555200N, 060600W APPROX. SUBMERGED OBSTN REPORTED BY SS LADY ANSTRUTHER. (BOT, 7.3.29). NCA. H2605/56 6.5.57 NO TRACE OF THIS OBSTN. (HMS COOK, 1956). 23.2.96 OBSTN WAS POSSIBLY 'LILY MELLING'. MAY HAVE BEEN ABOVE WATER FOR A TIME AFTER RUNNING AGROUND. BETTER POSN MAY BE 555202N, 054000W. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD). NCA. 26.4.13 NOT LOCATED 16.10.12 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1371). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AFTER GROUNDING IN THE SOUND OF ISLAY. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD).

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FAQ

Where is the LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.028 N,5 40.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1929.

When was the wreck of the LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1929.

What type of wreck is the LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY)?

The LILY MELLING (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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