Strath Carrion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Strath carrion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 10.862 N,6 15.557 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.181033
  • Longitude: -6.259283
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRATH CARRION
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.5 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 4347
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 25.1.71 25.1.71 SUNK 60 MILES W FROM LUNDY I. (WW1SL). PLOTS IN 511050N, 061530W APPROX. 30.1.78 30.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON NC 2649. 4.5.78 4.5.78 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 79MTRS ON NC 1178. H6346/87 3.1.89 H6346/87 3.1.89 NOT FOUND. (HMS FOX, HI 429). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 1989

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STRATH CARRION SS CO LTD, GLASGOW. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 21 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY DOCK FOR ZANZIBAR. TORPEDOED BY U-35. (LLWW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the STRATH CARRION wreck located?

The STRATH CARRION wreck is located at coordinates 51 10.862 N,6 15.557 W.

How deep is the STRATH CARRION and where exactly is it located?

The STRATH CARRION lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 51 10.862 N,6 15.557 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRATH CARRION?

The seabed around the STRATH CARRION lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the STRATH CARRION sink?

The STRATH CARRION sank on Jun 8, 1915.

When was the wreck of the STRATH CARRION discovered?

The wreck of the STRATH CARRION was discovered in 1915.

What country did the STRATH CARRION belong to?

The STRATH CARRION belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STRATH CARRION carrying?

The STRATH CARRION was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the STRATH CARRION?

The STRATH CARRION had a tonnage of 4347 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRATH CARRION?

The STRATH CARRION is classified as a steam ship.

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