Margaret Rae Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Margaret rae Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 34.072 N,2 22.36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.567867
  • Longitude: -2.372667
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARGARET RAE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 11.6 m
Width 4.5 m
Draught 2.3
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 20
Tonnage 20
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1999
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2008

Surveying Details

HH262/410/03 8.7.99 ON FIRE IN 5634.0N, 0022.2W [OGB]. ANCHORED TO THE SEABED BY ITS TRAWLS. (MRCC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 8.7.99). HH262/410/03 8.7.99 NO SIGN OF VESSEL. ASSUMED SUNK IN ABANDONED POSITION. (MRCC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 8.7.99). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH091/152/01 14.7.08 HH091/152/01 & SEP 2008/000080688 14.7.08 EXAM'D 12.1.08 IN 5634.072N, 0222.360W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.8 IN GEN DEPTH 55.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 140 DEGS. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, HIGHLY DEGRADED WK. BANKS OF SEDIMENT EXTEND APPROX 20MTRS NE AND SW FROM EITHER END OF WK WITH MINOR SCOURING AT SE SIDE. POSSIBLE FISHING GEAR ON WK. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AND LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED SAFELY. VESSEL BUILT 1956.

General Comments

DEGRADED WK

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FAQ

Where is the MARGARET RAE wreck located?

The MARGARET RAE wreck is located at coordinates 56 34.072 N,2 22.36 W.

How deep is the MARGARET RAE and where exactly is it located?

The MARGARET RAE lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 56 34.072 N,2 22.36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARGARET RAE?

The seabed around the MARGARET RAE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the MARGARET RAE sink?

The MARGARET RAE sank on Jul 7, 1999.

When was the wreck of the MARGARET RAE discovered?

The wreck of the MARGARET RAE was discovered in 1999.

What country did the MARGARET RAE belong to?

The MARGARET RAE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARGARET RAE?

The MARGARET RAE had a tonnage of 20 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARGARET RAE?

The MARGARET RAE is classified as a trawler.

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