Mary Stewart Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mary stewart Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 30.117 N,6 48.282 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.501950
  • Longitude: -6.804700
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY STEWART
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1938
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2013

Surveying Details

H4974/69 26.9.69 H4974/69 26.9.69 ST LIES ON BEACH IN 563007N, 064814W [OGB]. WILL PROBABLY DISAPPEAR BY 1975. (HMS HECLA, HI 28C/69). INS AS ST. BR STD. H5446/83 8.8.85 H5446/83 8.8.85 SHOWN ON PHOTOGRAPH OF SCARINISH HBR TAKEN 6.6.85. LARGELY DISINTEGRATED, BUT WOODEN RIBS STILL STAND SEVERAL FEET ABOVE THE GENERAL LEVEL OF BEACH. (D WARDLE, HN). 14.4.08 14.4.08 [EUT] POSN: 5630.105N, 0648.290W. NE 2474. 12.3.13 12.3.13 SHOWN IN 5630.117N, 0648.282W [WGD] ON GOOGLE EARTH

Circumstances of loss

NAME GIVEN AS BOTH MARY STUART & MARY STEWART. RAN AGROUND OR LAID UP ON THE BEACH NEAR SCARINISH HARBOUR ABOUT 1938 AND ALLOWED TO GO TO PIECES. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND, OFF SCOTLAND)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, ONLY RIBS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 30.117 N,6 48.282 W
Mary Stewart on Wreck Map Mary Stewart Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the MARY STEWART wreck located?

The MARY STEWART wreck is located at coordinates 56 30.117 N,6 48.282 W.

When did the MARY STEWART sink?

The MARY STEWART sank on Jan 1, 1938.

When was the wreck of the MARY STEWART discovered?

The wreck of the MARY STEWART was discovered in 1969.

What country did the MARY STEWART belong to?

The MARY STEWART belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MARY STEWART?

The MARY STEWART is classified as a sailing vessel.

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