Mhaighdean Hearrach Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Mhaighdean hearrach Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 11.546 N,6 21.986 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.192433
  • Longitude: -6.366433
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2004

Surveying Details

H4703/58 16.11.69 H4703/58 16.11.69 WK 18FT [5.5MTRS] LIES 047DEGS, 1.8C FROM ARNISH PT LT HO (SIGNAL 12.11.69 & STORNOWAY HBR MASTER LTR DTD 13.11.69). GIVES POSN 581134N, 062155W [OGB] - NM 1822/69. H4703/58 23.12.69 H4703/58 23.12.69 VESSEL RAISED AND REFLOATED. (STORNOWAY HBR MASTER, LTR DTD 16.12.69). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 76/70.

Circumstances of loss

13.11.69 SUNK AFTER COLLISION. (STORNOWAY HBR MASTER LTR DTD 13.11.69).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH wreck located?

The MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH wreck is located at coordinates 58 11.546 N,6 21.986 W.

How deep is the MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH and where exactly is it located?

The MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 58 11.546 N,6 21.986 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH?

The seabed around the MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH discovered?

The wreck of the MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH was discovered in 1969.

What country did the MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH belong to?

The MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH?

The MHAIGHDEAN HEARRACH is classified as a fishing vessel.

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