Magician Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Magician Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 31.386 N,1 47.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.523100
  • Longitude: -1.798367
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAGICIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 120.4 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5105
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details WRECKED AT CRAIG EWEN PT, 2 MILES N OF PETERHEAD. POSN 573100N, 014754E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY NEW WATERWAY SB CO, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARGENTE SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 465NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR LONDON. STRANDED. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAGICIAN wreck located?

The MAGICIAN wreck is located at coordinates 57 31.386 N,1 47.902 W.

When did the MAGICIAN sink?

The MAGICIAN sank on Apr 14, 1944.

When was the wreck of the MAGICIAN discovered?

The wreck of the MAGICIAN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the MAGICIAN belong to?

The MAGICIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAGICIAN carrying?

The MAGICIAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAGICIAN?

The MAGICIAN had a tonnage of 5105 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGICIAN?

The MAGICIAN is classified as a steam ship.