Scottish Monarch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Scottish monarch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.52 N,7 59.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.158667
  • Longitude: -7.984000
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCOTTISH MONARCH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5043
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1915
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2020

Surveying Details

26.1.71 26.1.71 SUNK 40 MILES S FROM BALLYCOTTON LT. (WW1SL). 30.1.78 30.1.78 INS AS NDW IN 510930N, 075900W. NC 2649. 30.8.78 30.8.78 AMEND TO WK USCPA 73 MTRS. NC 2424. SEP 2020/000263990 29.9.18 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2018). (INFOMAR/CV18_03). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MONARCH SS CO LTD, GLASGOW. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 369 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR MANCHESTER. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-24. 15 MEN LOST. (WW1SL, DODS & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the SCOTTISH MONARCH wreck located?

The SCOTTISH MONARCH wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.52 N,7 59.04 W.

How deep is the SCOTTISH MONARCH and where exactly is it located?

The SCOTTISH MONARCH lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.52 N,7 59.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCOTTISH MONARCH?

The seabed around the SCOTTISH MONARCH lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the SCOTTISH MONARCH sink?

The SCOTTISH MONARCH sank on Jun 29, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SCOTTISH MONARCH discovered?

The wreck of the SCOTTISH MONARCH was discovered in 1971.

What country did the SCOTTISH MONARCH belong to?

The SCOTTISH MONARCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SCOTTISH MONARCH carrying?

The SCOTTISH MONARCH was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the SCOTTISH MONARCH?

The SCOTTISH MONARCH had a tonnage of 5043 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCOTTISH MONARCH?

The SCOTTISH MONARCH is classified as a steam ship.

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