Portland (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Portland (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 57.295 N,4 52.771 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.954917
  • Longitude: -4.879517
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTLAND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 75
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 70
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1907
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2000

Surveying Details

H1310/81 18.11.81 SANK OFF CLOCH LTHO, FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (I G WHITTACKER, 18.11.81). H1310/83/14 21.3.83 WK OF LARGISH VESSEL REPD TO LIE IN AREA SOMEWHERE OFF MCINROYS PT. (P MOIR). 31.10.86 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED BY E/S DURING TRIALS, IN 555712N, 045253W [OGB]. LENGTH 40MTRS, HEIGHT 4-5MTRS. GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. (AUWE PORTLAND, TELECOM). H4065/85 19.2.87 EXAM'D 3.7.86 IN 555718N, 045242W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 12MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. LYING, APPARENTLY INTACT, 070/250 DEGS. (HMS HECLA, HI 322). CHART AS WK 72MTRS. G/S.

Circumstances of loss

18.11.81 SANK OFF CLOCH LTHO, FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (I. G. WHITTACKER, 18.11.81).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 57.295 N,4 52.771 W.

How deep is the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 55 57.295 N,4 52.771 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 6, 1907.

When was the wreck of the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1981.

What type of wreck is the PORTLAND (POSSIBLY)?

The PORTLAND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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