M.j.craig (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
M.j.craig (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.412 N,5 32.074 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.890200
  • Longitude: -5.534567
Wreck Depth 134.37 m
Water Depth 146 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50.2
Sonar Width 13.4
Shadow Height 11.6
Orientation 169
Tonnage 691
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Surveying Details

M45357 1.10.18 WK IN 545342N, 053030W. REPORTED SANK IN 2.5MINS WITH THE MAIDENS BRG NW BY W AND GOBBINS BUOY BRG SW BY W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). M42899 14.9.18 REPORTED IN 545200N, 053400W. (SIO BELFAST, IDSA, MASTER). M014579 17.9.18 ALSO REPORTED 2M W OF GOBBINS BUOY. (A P REPORT, COMDRE, LARNE) H8203/9 [NO DATE] REPORTED 7M NE HALF E FROM BLACK HEAD BELFAST. (BMNS) H3671/72 20.2.73 LOCATED IN 545325N, 053200W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 136 IN GEN DEPTH 145MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SMOOTH SAND. LIES 170/350 DEGS. LENGTH ABOUT 140FT, HT 9MTRS. (HMS FAWN). BR STD. H5982/82 16.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 545324N, 053156W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 18, [1982]. 23.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5453.420N, 0532.064W. NE 2198. SEP 2017/000034083 27.6.17 EXAM'D 20.01.17; IN 5453.412N, 0532.074W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 134.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 146MTRS, LENGTH 50.2MTRS, WIDTH 13.4MTRS, HEIGHT 11.63MTRS, ORIENTATION 169/349 DEGS. (MMT, HI 1508). AMEND NDW 134MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898. PASSAGE AYR FOR BELFAST. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-64, NR BLACK HEAD, BELFAST LOUGH. 4 LOST. (WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS)

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.412 N,5 32.074 W.

How deep is the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 134.37 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.412 N,5 32.074 W.

How deep is the seabed around the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 146 meters deep.

When did the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) sink?

The M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 13, 1918.

When was the wreck of the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) belong to?

The M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) carrying?

The M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY)?

The M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 691 tons.

What type of wreck is the M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY)?

The M.J.CRAIG (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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