Red Hand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Red hand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.949 N,3 12.963 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.415817
  • Longitude: -3.216050
Wreck Depth 2.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RED HAND
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 29 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1927
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 1993

Surveying Details

H4202/55 5.11.57 H4202/55 5.11.57 ST SHOWN IN 532455N, 031256W [OGB] ON MDHB SURVEY DTD 1957 [K1758]. - NM BLOCK 2504/57. H4270/71 24.8.71 H4270/71 24.8.71 SHOWN AS SDG, DRYING 1FT IN 532454N, 031256W [OGB] ON MD & HB SURVEY [K6155]. AMEND TO DW, DRIES 1FT. - NM 1458/71. 17.4.73 17.4.73 CARGO SOLD BY SALVAGE ASSOCIATION. VESSEL DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. HT 1FT ABOVE LBD. POSN 532454N, 031255W OGB]. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). NCA. 1.4.74 1.4.74 SHOWN AS DW, DRIES 0.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 1978. 14.10.74 14.10.74 NOW SHOWN AS ST ON MD & HC SURVEY [K6693/2]. BR STD. H2003/86 24.2.87 H2003/86 24.2.87 EXAMINED 15.1.87 IN 532456N, 031253W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.6, FOUL AT 3.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.7 IN GEN DEPTH 3.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. ONLY AN OBSTN, 4 X 2MTRS APPROX, REMAINS THAT GIVES A GOOD DCS3 RETURN. IT IS SURROUNDED BY FLATTENED DEBRIS GENERALLY ORIENTATED 090/270DEG. (MD & HC, HI 323). AMEND WK SW 2.6MTRS. BR STD. HH212/400/07 16.9.93 HH212/400/07 16.9.93 NOTHING FOUND. POSN SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.6MTRS [LAT] ON 19.8.93. (TH SURVEY 25.6.93 & 19.8.93). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK 3186/93.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY A JEFFREY & CO, ALLOA, WITH 4 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 37HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W BEARDMORE & CO LTD., GLASGOWOWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J SUMMERS & SONS LTD. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR MOSTYN. GROUNDED AND CAPSIZED ON E HOYLE BANK. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RED HAND wreck located?

The RED HAND wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.949 N,3 12.963 W.

How deep is the RED HAND and where exactly is it located?

The RED HAND lies at a depth of about 2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.949 N,3 12.963 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RED HAND?

The seabed around the RED HAND lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the RED HAND sink?

The RED HAND sank on Oct 17, 1927.

When was the wreck of the RED HAND discovered?

The wreck of the RED HAND was discovered in 1927.

What country did the RED HAND belong to?

The RED HAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RED HAND carrying?

The RED HAND was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the RED HAND?

The RED HAND had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the RED HAND?

The RED HAND is classified as a carrier.

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