Maple Branch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Maple branch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 52.985 N,7 31.052 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.883083
  • Longitude: -7.517533
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAPLE BRANCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2681
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1897
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.6.77 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS 565300N, 073100W APPROX. (LLOYDS, TELECON). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY BARTRAM, HASWELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F & W RITSON. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 242NHP. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR SUNDERLAND. WRECKED ON SANDRAY ISLAND, BARRA. (DODS). RAN AGROUND ON ROCK CALLED SKERTICHENISH. (LLOYDS, TELECON).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 52.985 N,7 31.052 W
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FAQ

Where is the MAPLE BRANCH wreck located?

The MAPLE BRANCH wreck is located at coordinates 56 52.985 N,7 31.052 W.

When did the MAPLE BRANCH sink?

The MAPLE BRANCH sank on Jul 5, 1897.

When was the wreck of the MAPLE BRANCH discovered?

The wreck of the MAPLE BRANCH was discovered in 1897.

What country did the MAPLE BRANCH belong to?

The MAPLE BRANCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAPLE BRANCH carrying?

The MAPLE BRANCH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MAPLE BRANCH?

The MAPLE BRANCH had a tonnage of 2681 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAPLE BRANCH?

The MAPLE BRANCH is classified as a steam ship.

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