Main Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Main Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 48.421 N,4 51.735 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.807017
  • Longitude: -4.862250
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 715
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1924
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CONICAL BUOY
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2003

Surveying Details

REPORTED SUNK 1.5M E OF DRUNMORE LUCE BAY. H6724/17 23.11.17 POSN 544825N, 045140W. THREE MASTS SHOWING WITH BUOY CLOSE S. LATER REPORTED IN POSN 544145N, 045040W. - FNM 683/17. H6723/24 8.10.24 DELETE WRECK & G CON BUOY. (NL BOARD 16/10). - NM ACTION. H1310/87/39 21.10.87 PRESS REPORTS SUGGEST VESSEL WAS REFLOATED AND TOWED TO GREENOCK. (G JONES, STRANRAER SAC, 8.10.87).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE. LATER REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REFLOATED.

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FAQ

Where is the MAIN wreck located?

The MAIN wreck is located at coordinates 54 48.421 N,4 51.735 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAIN?

The seabed around the MAIN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MAIN sink?

The MAIN sank on Oct 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MAIN discovered?

The wreck of the MAIN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MAIN belong to?

The MAIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAIN carrying?

The MAIN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MAIN?

The MAIN had a tonnage of 715 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAIN?

The MAIN is classified as a steam ship.

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