Strathbeg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Strathbeg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 36.742 N,6 2.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.612367
  • Longitude: -6.035050
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRATHBEG
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2010

Surveying Details

H1270/79 3.5.84 MFV LIES SUNK IN 563644N, 060202W [OGB], WITH MAST-TOPS VISIBLE 1MTR ABOVE SURFACE, MARKED TEMPORARILY BY RED DAN-BUOY. (MRSC OBAN, TELEX DTD 5.5.84). INS AS DW (MASTS COVER). - NM 1316/84. H3466/86 29.8.86 BROKEN MAST, SHOWS AT LW, IN 563644.5N, 060200W. BUOY SHOWS ONLY AT MID-TIDE. (SV CARRICK, 29.7.86). NCA. 14.4.08 [EUT] POSN: 5636.722N, 0602.097W. NE 2474. SEP 2010/000205301 15.12.10 LOCATED IN 5636.742N, 0602.103W [WGD] USING GPS. MIN DEPTH BELIEVED TO BE 2.1MTRS USING PREDICTED TIDES. MAST BELIEVED TO BE BE NO LONGER PRESENT, BUT THIS IS NOT CONFIRMED. (MV ANTARES, 15.12.10). SEE WWW.ANTARESCHARTS.CO.UK. RETAIN DW (MASTS COVER) IN REVISED POSN. - NM 326/11. 12.3.12 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1364). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORINGS DURING GALE. (MRSC OBAN)

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FAQ

Where is the STRATHBEG wreck located?

The STRATHBEG wreck is located at coordinates 56 36.742 N,6 2.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRATHBEG?

The seabed around the STRATHBEG lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the STRATHBEG sink?

The STRATHBEG sank on May 3, 1984.

When was the wreck of the STRATHBEG discovered?

The wreck of the STRATHBEG was discovered in 1984.

What country did the STRATHBEG belong to?

The STRATHBEG belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the STRATHBEG?

The STRATHBEG is classified as a fishing vessel.

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