Mayfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mayfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.092 N,4 44.403 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.168200
  • Longitude: -4.740050
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAYFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2632
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1909
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details RAN ASHORE 0.25 MILES NORTH OF NIARBYL POINT. (DODS). POSN 541005N, 044420W FOR FILING ONLY. H2112/75 5.2.75 H2112/75 5.2.75 NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF THIS WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/74). NCA. H1286/75 12.8.75 H1286/75 12.8.75 LIES IN 541005N, 044420W. QUITE A LARGE WK. PARTIALLY BURIED IN SANDY BOTTOM AND NEAR A LARGE SUBMERGED ROCK. (A NEWTON, 22.7.75). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY BUTE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO, CARDIFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WOODS, TAYLOR & BROWN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 245 NHP, SINGLS SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W KEMP, GLASGOW. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR SAVONA. RAN ASHORE. LATER SLIPPED BACK INTO DEEPER WATER AND SANK. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MAYFIELD wreck located?

The MAYFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.092 N,4 44.403 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAYFIELD?

The seabed around the MAYFIELD lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MAYFIELD sink?

The MAYFIELD sank on Sep 25, 1909.

When was the wreck of the MAYFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the MAYFIELD was discovered in 1909.

What country did the MAYFIELD belong to?

The MAYFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MAYFIELD carrying?

The MAYFIELD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MAYFIELD?

The MAYFIELD had a tonnage of 2632 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAYFIELD?

The MAYFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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