Seniority Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Seniority Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 57.561 N,7 24.802 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.959350
  • Longitude: -7.413367
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SENIORITY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 50
Tonnage 2895
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1950
Scour Dimensions ,,001.8,
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2013

Surveying Details

H7382/50 20.11.50 H7382/50 20.11.50 SANK IN 565700N, 072530W, IN 9FMS. (CG DUNTULM, 9.11.50). H7382/50 9.1.51 H7382/50 9.1.51 POSN NOW 565748N, 072448W. (MIN OF TRANSPORT, WR, 1950). INS AS DW. - NM 2550/50. H1310/85/9 6.3.85 H1310/85/9 6.3.85 AREA IN VICINITY OF THIS CHARTED POSN SEARCHED USING E/S AND ALSO BY U/W SWIMMING. NOTHING FOUND. (P CAMILLI, 25.2.85) NCA YET. HH100/351/08 14.9.94 HH100/351/08 14.9.94 DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE VERY BROKEN UP WITH THE BOW AND BOILERS BEING THE ONLY RECOGNISABLE FEATURES. (RAF EXPED `WHISKY GALORE' 31.8.94). NCA. 12.3.13 12.3.13 EXAM'D 21.11.12 IN 5657.580N, 0724.772W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.87 IN GEN DEPTH 19.4MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 9.88MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP ALONG N SIDE OF WK. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (EMU LTD, HI 1324). BOWS NE. VERY BROKEN UP. 12.4.13 12.4.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.64 IN 5657.543N, 0724.837W [WGD]. (SDC BATHY, REPROCESSING). AMEND WK 9.8MTRS IN MEAN POSN 5657.561N, 0724.802W.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON BARRA ISLAND AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, BOW/BOILERS REMAIN, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 57.561 N,7 24.802 W
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FAQ

Where is the SENIORITY wreck located?

The SENIORITY wreck is located at coordinates 56 57.561 N,7 24.802 W.

How deep is the SENIORITY and where exactly is it located?

The SENIORITY lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 56 57.561 N,7 24.802 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SENIORITY?

The seabed around the SENIORITY lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the SENIORITY sink?

The SENIORITY sank on Nov 9, 1950.

When was the wreck of the SENIORITY discovered?

The wreck of the SENIORITY was discovered in 1950.

What country did the SENIORITY belong to?

The SENIORITY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SENIORITY?

The SENIORITY had a tonnage of 2895 tons.

What type of wreck is the SENIORITY?

The SENIORITY is classified as a steam ship.

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