Sheriffmuir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sheriffmuir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 12.088 N,2 3.849 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.201467
  • Longitude: -2.064150
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHERIFFMUIR
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 180
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3060/79 3.4.81 REPD IN 571206N, 020345W, APPROX. (J T THOMSON, HN DTD 10.3.81). INS AS ST. BR STD. H1270/82 19.9.83 UNLIKELY TO BE SALVAGED & BECOMING DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN & ADULTS. (FISHING NEWS, 19.8.83).
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952 BY HENRY SCARR LTD. HESSEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAFETYSHIPS LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 350NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CROSSLEY BROS. RAN ASHORE APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES NORTH OF ABERDEEN HARBOUR ENTRANCE. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SHERIFFMUIR wreck located?

The SHERIFFMUIR wreck is located at coordinates 57 12.088 N,2 3.849 W.

When did the SHERIFFMUIR sink?

The SHERIFFMUIR sank on Oct 1, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SHERIFFMUIR discovered?

The wreck of the SHERIFFMUIR was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SHERIFFMUIR belong to?

The SHERIFFMUIR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SHERIFFMUIR?

The SHERIFFMUIR had a tonnage of 180 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHERIFFMUIR?

The SHERIFFMUIR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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