Loch-Na-Gar (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Loch-na-gar (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 51.35 N,1 15.712 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.855833
  • Longitude: -1.261867
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 49.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.2
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 150
Tonnage 467
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1901
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 1999

Surveying Details

HH090/796/01 12.1.99 EXAM'D 16.7.98 IN 545121.0N, 011542.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.4 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. COVERS 25MTRS BY 20MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. SERIES OF SONAR CONTACTS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY INDICATES METALLIC DEBRIS OR BADLY BROKEN WK. NOT SWEPT DUE TO FISHING BUOYS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 24MTRS. BR STD. 28.2.06 THIS IS STATED BY KEITH LAWRENCE TO BE A BARGE. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 28.2.07). NCA. 29.3.07 THIS IS A STEEL BARGE. GENERALLY STANDS ONLY ABOUT 1MTRS CLEAR OF THE SEABED, APART FROM A SINGLE CYLINDER, STEAM, DONKEY ENGINE WHICH STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS CLEAR. ENGINE HAS A LARGE STRAND OF TRAWL NET FLOATING ABOUT 10MTRS ABOVE WK. MAY HAVE SANK IN THE 1920S OF 30S. (K LAWRENCE, VIA R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 26.3.07). NCA. H- 13.4.07 CONSIDER THIS TO BE LOCH-NA-GAR. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 13.4.07). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1861 BY PILE, SPENCE & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL AS AN IRON BARQUE FOR LENOX, NEPHEW & CO. IN 1899/1900 WAS CONVERTED TO DUMB BARGE OF 467 GROSS TONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE EAST COAST TUG CO. PASSAGE KING'S LYNN FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. FOUNDERED IN EASTERLY FORCE 9. CREW OF 6 LOST. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

INTACT, WELL BURIED, DONKEY ENGINE IS HIGH PT, NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 51.35 N,1 15.712 W.

How deep is the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 54 51.35 N,1 15.712 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) sink?

The LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 14, 1901.

When was the wreck of the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY)?

The LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 467 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY)?

The LOCH-NA-GAR (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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