Saint Mirren (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Saint mirren (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 52.082 N,4 35.023 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.868033
- Longitude: -4.583717
|
| Wreck Depth |
49 m
|
| Water Depth |
55 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
54.3 m |
| Width |
8.2 m |
| Draught |
3.4 |
| Sonar Length |
68 |
| Sonar Width |
10 |
| Shadow Height |
7.6 |
| Orientation |
74 |
| Tonnage |
556 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
stone
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 26, 1926
|
| Original Detection Year |
1996 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 6, 1999 |
Surveying Details
HH100/351/04 15.3.91 HH100/351/04 15.3.91 SANK 15 MILES SSE OF CHICKEN ROCK, IN 534800N, 044000W APPROX. (A CORKILL). HH208/400/02 3.4.96 HH208/400/02 3.4.96 WK, LEAST DEPTH BY SOUNDING 48MTRS, IN 535204.8N, 043501.5W [WGD]. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. (NP 1008, HN DTD 27.3.96). BR STD. HH090/705/01 12.6.96 HH090/705/01 12.6.96 EXAM'D 24.3.96 IN 535204.9N, 043501.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S 49.5 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 074/254 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. EXCELLENT DCS3 IMAGE. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1894 BY J FULLERTON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T HEITON & CO LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. A STEEL, 3 MASTED, SS. REGISTERED IN DUBLIN. SANK AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. PASSAGE LLANDULAIS TO GLASGOW. CARGO LIMESTONE. OF CREW OF 10, 7 RECOVERED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 52.082 N,4 35.023 W
Saint Mirren (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Saint Mirren (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.082 N,4 35.023 W.
How deep is the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 53 52.082 N,4 35.023 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.
When did the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) sink?
The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 26, 1926.
When was the wreck of the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1996.
What country did the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.
What was the tonnage of the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY)?
The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 556 tons.
What type of wreck is the SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY)?
The SAINT MIRREN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT AND UPRIGHT