River Garry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
River garry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 59.842 N,2 25.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.997367
  • Longitude: -2.417717
Wreck Depth 17.32 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIVER GARRY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 34
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 183
Tonnage 1294
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1893
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2022

Surveying Details

HH100/351/06 14.4.93 WK OF RIVER GARRY DIVED ON AUG '89 IN 555949N, 022504W [OGB] USING GPS. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH 2 BOILERS LYING TO STBD AND ENGINE TO PORT. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). INS AS WK 25MTRS. BR STD. HH091/047/01 2.1.04 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1047). AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. SEP 2021/000134234 30.6.21 EXAM'D 20.6.21; IN 5559.842N, 0225.063W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.32MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 34MTRS, HT 2.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 183/003 DEGS. DEGRADED WK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1682 - H525-4234). AMEND TO DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY WORKMAN CLARK, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H W LITTLE, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LEITH FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & HOUSTON, GLASGOW. FOUNDERED IN A NNE FORCE 12 STORM AFTER BEING DRIVEN ASHORE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the RIVER GARRY wreck located?

The RIVER GARRY wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.842 N,2 25.063 W.

How deep is the RIVER GARRY and where exactly is it located?

The RIVER GARRY lies at a depth of about 17.32 meters and is located at coordinates 55 59.842 N,2 25.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIVER GARRY?

The seabed around the RIVER GARRY lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the RIVER GARRY sink?

The RIVER GARRY sank on Nov 18, 1893.

When was the wreck of the RIVER GARRY discovered?

The wreck of the RIVER GARRY was discovered in 1993.

What country did the RIVER GARRY belong to?

The RIVER GARRY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RIVER GARRY carrying?

The RIVER GARRY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the RIVER GARRY?

The RIVER GARRY had a tonnage of 1294 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIVER GARRY?

The RIVER GARRY is classified as a steam ship.

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