Mary Coles (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mary coles (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.648 N,4 17.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.444133
  • Longitude: -4.283767
Wreck Depth 32.35 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY COLES (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 10.9
Sonar Width 7.7
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 132
Tonnage 81
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1882
Scour Dimensions 022.0,030.6,001.8,104
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2023

Surveying Details

19.5.00 WK DIVED IN PA 5326.62N, 0416.94W [OGB]. WAS A WOODEN SV, BUT ONLY THE WINDLASS & THE CARGO OF SLATE REMAIN. COMMERICAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J SHAW, TELECON DTD 19.5.00). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 20.6.01 WK DIVED IN 5326.647N, 0417.026W [WGD] USING DGPS. REMAINS OF A WOODEN SAILING VESSEL. CARGO WAS PILE OF DRESSED ROOFING SLATE. (MR JONES, TELECON DTD 20.6.01). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5326.648N, 0417.026W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LENGTH 10.9MTRS, WIDTH 7.7MTRS, HEIGHT 2MTRS, ORIENTATION 132/312 DEGS. NO CLEAR REMAINS OF THE VESSEL JUST THE CARGO. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-58454). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM BANGOR TO LOSSIEMOUTH. STRUCK A ROCK & FOUNDERED CLOSE INSHORE. ABANDONED. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

No clear remains of the vessel just the cargo.

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FAQ

Where is the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.648 N,4 17.026 W.

How deep is the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32.35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.648 N,4 17.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) sank on May 4, 1882.

When was the wreck of the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2000.

What country did the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY)?

The MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 81 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY COLES (POSSIBLY)?

The MARY COLES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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