Lizzie Bain (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Lizzie bain (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 49.896 N,3 10.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.831600
  • Longitude: -3.171117
Wreck Depth 13.8 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY)
Type smack
Sonar Length 10.3
Sonar Width 3.1
Shadow Height 0.5
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1888
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 2015
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 20.2.15 LOCATED IN 5849.897N, 0310.267W [WGD]. LENGTH 10.31MTRS, WIDTH 3.09MTRS, HT 0.51MTR. DIVED AND FOUND BE ANCHOR, WINCH AND BALLAST STANDING ABOUT 1MTR HIGH. LIES BOWS N. (K HEATH, REPORT REC'D 16.2.15). INS AS FOUL. 2025000126343 10.04.25 OBSTRN FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 5849.896N, 0310.267W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.86MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND FOUL 13.8MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

A WOODEN SMACK BUILT IN 1878. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R GARDEN, J LOUTTIT, G RENDALL & P SINCLAIR. PASSAGE SCAPA PIER 6.11.88 FOR LONGTHORPE BAY WITH 4 TONS CARGO. ANCHORED IN GUTTER SOUND IN FRESHENING SE WINDS. WAS RUN DOWN AT ANCHOR AT NIGHT BY SS QUEEN. LIZZIE BAIN WAS NOT SHOWING ANY LIGHTS.

General Comments

BOWS N, ANCHOR, WINCH, BALLAST STANDING 1MTR HIGH

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 49.896 N,3 10.267 W
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FAQ

Where is the LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 49.896 N,3 10.267 W.

How deep is the LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.8 meters and is located at coordinates 58 49.896 N,3 10.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 6, 1888.

When was the wreck of the LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2015.

What type of wreck is the LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY)?

The LIZZIE BAIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a smack.

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