Scottish Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Scottish princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
61 32.3 N,6 44.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.538333
  • Longitude: -6.738333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCOTTISH PRINCESS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 280
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.2.77 STRANDED ON REEF OFF SKARVATANGI. GIVES POSN APPROX 613230N, 064436W APPROX. NOT EXPECTED TO BE REFLOATED. (LL 22.2.77). 2.3.77 HULL BREAKING UP UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED. (LL 1.3.77).
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SCOTTISH PRINCESS wreck located?

The SCOTTISH PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 61 32.3 N,6 44.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCOTTISH PRINCESS?

The seabed around the SCOTTISH PRINCESS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SCOTTISH PRINCESS sink?

The SCOTTISH PRINCESS sank on Feb 19, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SCOTTISH PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the SCOTTISH PRINCESS was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SCOTTISH PRINCESS belong to?

The SCOTTISH PRINCESS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SCOTTISH PRINCESS?

The SCOTTISH PRINCESS had a tonnage of 280 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCOTTISH PRINCESS?

The SCOTTISH PRINCESS is classified as a trawler.