Socrates Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Socrates Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.772 N,4 57.568 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.696200
  • Longitude: -4.959467
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOCRATES
Type trawler
Tonnage 295
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1913
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1913
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2009

Surveying Details

H1288/75/397 18.3.76 H1288/75/397 18.3.76 WK IN 544146N, 045730W APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN BLOWN UP SHORTLY AFTER SINKING. WELL SCATTERED OVER THE BOTTOM OF THE BAY. WK BELONGS TO STRANRAER BRANCH OF SCOTTISH SUB-AQUA CLUB. (P C MILLER, LTR DTD 18.2.76). NCA. H1281/77 18.4.77 H1281/77 18.4.77 FURTHER TO PREVIOUS REPORT, WRECKAGE FOUND ABOUT 10MTRS OFFSHORE IN 3MTRS OF WATER, LYING ON ROUGH GROUND SLOPING QUITE SHARPLY. WK IS FLATTENED AND SCATTERED, HIGHEST POINT BEING BOILER STANDING SLIGHTLY CLEAR OF MAIN WRECKAGE IN 12MTRS, 4-5MTRS HIGH. (P C MILLER LTR, DTD 28.1.77). PLOTS ON COASTLINE. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE NOT REPORTED.

General Comments

HEIGHT 4-5MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 41.772 N,4 57.568 W
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FAQ

Where is the SOCRATES wreck located?

The SOCRATES wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.772 N,4 57.568 W.

When did the SOCRATES sink?

The SOCRATES sank on Jan 2, 1913.

When was the wreck of the SOCRATES discovered?

The wreck of the SOCRATES was discovered in 1913.

What was the tonnage of the SOCRATES?

The SOCRATES had a tonnage of 295 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOCRATES?

The SOCRATES is classified as a trawler.

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