Smit-Lloyd 47 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Smit-lloyd 47 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 29.886 N,1 47.252 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.498100
  • Longitude: -1.787533
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SMIT-LLOYD 47
Type tug
Flag NL
Length 54.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 786
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3965/75 13.2.79 LIES IN 572954N, 014709W [OGB]. WK IS HOLED, FULLY TIDAL, BOWS ON TO THE BEACH. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (MRSC MORAY TELEX DTD 13.2.79) NCA YET. H3965/75 12.3.79 REFLOATED ON 27.2.79. (LL, 1.3.79) AMENDED TO LIFT. 4.12.13 NOT LOCATED IN 2013 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1312). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2004

Circumstances of loss

DRAGGED ANCHOR WHILE SEEKING REFUGE IN PETERHEAD HBR IN EASTERLY GALE. LATER DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL)

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FAQ

Where is the SMIT-LLOYD 47 wreck located?

The SMIT-LLOYD 47 wreck is located at coordinates 57 29.886 N,1 47.252 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SMIT-LLOYD 47?

The seabed around the SMIT-LLOYD 47 lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SMIT-LLOYD 47 sink?

The SMIT-LLOYD 47 sank on Jan 19, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SMIT-LLOYD 47 discovered?

The wreck of the SMIT-LLOYD 47 was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SMIT-LLOYD 47 belong to?

The SMIT-LLOYD 47 belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the SMIT-LLOYD 47?

The SMIT-LLOYD 47 had a tonnage of 786 tons.

What type of wreck is the SMIT-LLOYD 47?

The SMIT-LLOYD 47 is classified as a tug.