Otto M'combie Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Otto m'combie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40.18 N,1 45.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.669667
  • Longitude: -1.755000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTTO M'COMBIE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 341
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1895
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2021

Surveying Details

IN SAME POSN AS 'THISTLE'. POSN 554015N, 014550W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/15 20.10.99 LIES IN 5540.18N, 0145.30W [WGD]. WELL BROKEN UP AND CONCRETING INTO THE SURROUNDING SAND AND ROCKS. THISTLE LIES NEXT TO HER, BUT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHICH IS WHICH. BOILER REMAINS TOGETHER WITH THE BATTERED REMAINS OF THE MACHINERY, SHEET IRON PLATES, A FEW PIECES OF COPPER PIPE AND THE ANCHOR WITH LENGTHS OF RUSTING CHAIN LEADING AWAY INTO THE SEABED. (R YOUNG). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 NOT LOCATED. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1879 AND REGISTERED IN GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J SERVICE OF LONDON. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. STRUCK THE PLOUGH SEAT REEF AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. PASSAGE AMBLE TO DUNDEE. CARGO COAL. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

IRON HULL. BOILER & MACHINERY REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 40.18 N,1 45.3 W
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FAQ

Where is the OTTO M'COMBIE wreck located?

The OTTO M'COMBIE wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.18 N,1 45.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OTTO M'COMBIE?

The seabed around the OTTO M'COMBIE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the OTTO M'COMBIE sink?

The OTTO M'COMBIE sank on Jan 9, 1895.

When was the wreck of the OTTO M'COMBIE discovered?

The wreck of the OTTO M'COMBIE was discovered in 1895.

What country did the OTTO M'COMBIE belong to?

The OTTO M'COMBIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OTTO M'COMBIE carrying?

The OTTO M'COMBIE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OTTO M'COMBIE?

The OTTO M'COMBIE had a tonnage of 341 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTTO M'COMBIE?

The OTTO M'COMBIE is classified as a steam ship.

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