Scottish Maiden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Scottish maiden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36 N,14 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.600000
  • Longitude: -14.383333
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCOTTISH MAIDEN
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6993
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 543600N, 142300W. 11.8.87 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY VICKERS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TANKERS LTD. OIL ENGINE OF 446NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-99. 16 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SCOTTISH MAIDEN wreck located?

The SCOTTISH MAIDEN wreck is located at coordinates 54 36 N,14 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCOTTISH MAIDEN?

The seabed around the SCOTTISH MAIDEN lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the SCOTTISH MAIDEN sink?

The SCOTTISH MAIDEN sank on Nov 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SCOTTISH MAIDEN discovered?

The wreck of the SCOTTISH MAIDEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SCOTTISH MAIDEN belong to?

The SCOTTISH MAIDEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SCOTTISH MAIDEN?

The SCOTTISH MAIDEN had a tonnage of 6993 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCOTTISH MAIDEN?

The SCOTTISH MAIDEN is classified as a tanker.

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