Loch Maddy (Bow Section) (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Loch maddy (bow section) (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 44.239 N,2 40.71 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.737317
  • Longitude: -2.678500
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 24.5
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 120
Tonnage 4996
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo aircraft,grain,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2020

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 070DEGS, 20MILES FROM COPINSAY LIGHT HOUSE, ORKNEYS (LL WW2). NCA. 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 590100N, 020500W [OGB]. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA. H2925/83 14.1.85 WK LOCATED 22.7.84 IN 584415N, 024037W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. DCS3 HT 5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15-20MTRS. LYING 150/330DEG. NFS. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). INS AS WK 67MTRS. BR STD. 14.11.06 CONSIDERED TO BE BOW SECTION OF LOCH MADDY. TO BE CONFIRMED BY DIVING WHEN CONDITIONS ALLOW. (K HEATH, TELECON 14.11.06) NCA. HH091/218/01 - SEP 2007/000086983 21.11.07 EXAM'D 20.5.07 IN 5844.2394N, 0240.7104W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.3 IN GEN DEPTH 71.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 24.5MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS. BELIEVED TO BE BOW SECTION HEADING NW. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 218). AMEND WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5820/07.

Circumstances of loss

THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE VANCOUVER FOR LEITH. TORPEDOED BY U-57. TAKEN IN TOW BUT FOLLOWING DAY WAS TORPEDOED BY U-23 AND BROKE IN TWO. BOW SANK , STERN REMAINED AFLOAT AND WAS BEACHED AT INGANESS BAY, E OF KIRKWALL. CARGO SALVAGED, BUT REPORTED BY DIVERS THAT OREGON PINE LOGS STILL REMAIN IN WK. (LLWW2, SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOW TOWARDS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 44.239 N,2 40.71 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 44.239 N,2 40.71 W.

How deep is the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 58 44.239 N,2 40.71 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) sink?

The LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) was carrying aircraft,grain,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4996 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY)?

The LOCH MADDY (BOW SECTION) (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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