Lochgarry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lochgarry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.957 N,6 10.435 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.265950
  • Longitude: -6.173917
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LOCHGARRY
Type ferry
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 84.9
Sonar Width 16.6
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 129
Tonnage 1670
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 1, 1995

Surveying Details

H4887/74 19.11.76 LOCATED IN 551559N,061024W, FIXED USING HSA, BY BELFAST BSAC. LIES IN 32MTRS DEPTH, INTACT ANDUPRIGHT ON GRAVEL BOTTOM. GUN ON STERN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) CHART AS USC 9FMS [16.4MTRS]. BA 2798. 20.4.82 REPORT OF DIVERS FINDING AMMUNITION IN AREA OF STERN GUN. (STAFF OPERATIONS, BELFAST). H1270/78 14.3.83 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC 20MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 2199. 2.2.00 LIES MOSTLY INTACT ON AN EVEN KEEL IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. HOLDS FILLED WITH LARGE LINKS OF CHAIN BY ROYAL NAVY IN BID TO PREVENT REMOVAL OF AMMUNITION AND ENFIELD RIFLES CARGO. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB'2000). 19.11.04 STERN NOW COLLAPSED TO AFT & STARBOARD. SEABED SAND. PHOTOS OF HOLD AND BOW. (DIVER MAGAZINE NOV'04) 20.11.04 [EUT] POSN: 5515.983N, 0610.450W. NC 2494. HH091/240/01 - SEP 2009/000038475 13.5.09 LOCATED 14.6.09 IN 5515.957N, 0610.435W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.93 IN GEN DEPTH 31.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 84.9MTRS, WIDTH 16.6MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 129/309 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FURGO OSAE, HI 1240). INTACT. AMEND WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 26.7.22 PROPOSED DESIGNATION ON WRECK SITE

Circumstances of loss

EX-LAIRDSTOCK, EX-VULTURE. BUILT IN 1898 BY A & J INGLIS LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAVID MACBRAYNE LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 367HP, SINGLE SHAFT. DRIFTED ASHORE AT RATHLIN ISLAND AFTER BEING HOLED WHEN HITTING ROCKS OFF MULL OF KINTYRE IN A STORM. 29 OF 61 CREW LOST, 27 SURVIVORS, 22 MISSING, 8 BODIES RECOVERED. ON NORMAL CHARTER AT TIME OF LOSS, THOUGH HAD BEEN CONVERTED TO CARRY TROOPS. (SII).

General Comments

LOCHGARRY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 15.957 N,6 10.435 W
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FAQ

Where is the LOCHGARRY wreck located?

The LOCHGARRY wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.957 N,6 10.435 W.

How deep is the LOCHGARRY and where exactly is it located?

The LOCHGARRY lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 15.957 N,6 10.435 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LOCHGARRY?

The seabed around the LOCHGARRY lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the LOCHGARRY sink?

The LOCHGARRY sank on Jan 20, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LOCHGARRY discovered?

The wreck of the LOCHGARRY was discovered in 1976.

What country did the LOCHGARRY belong to?

The LOCHGARRY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LOCHGARRY carrying?

The LOCHGARRY was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the LOCHGARRY?

The LOCHGARRY had a tonnage of 1670 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOCHGARRY?

The LOCHGARRY is classified as a ferry.

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