Strathrye Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Strathrye Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.923 N,3 50.151 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.498717
  • Longitude: -3.835850
Wreck Depth 29.38 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRATHRYE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 37.8
Sonar Width 8.5
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 108
Tonnage 212
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1941
Scour Dimensions 232.0,040.0,000.6,097
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H01116/40 4.11.44 SANK IN 533000N, 035900W. (FOIC LIVERPOOL, 13.1.41). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 2379/44. SANK IN 503500N, 035900W. (WW2SL). 2.3.73 AMEND TO AS USCPA 28MTRS. NC 1977 & 1978. H1310/84/37 5.11.84 LOCATED IN 533006N, 035006W AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY OWNER PLAQUE. 116FT LONG AS MEASURED, SHE LIES ON KEEL LISTING ABOUT 10DEGS TO PORT AND WITH BOWS N. LARGE HOLE IN PORT SIDE AND OTHER DAMAGE CONSISTENT WITH HAVING STRUCK A MINE. (P L SMITH, 22.10.84 & 30.10.84). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS. BR STD. H2993/88 13.6.88 EXAM'D 29.11.87 IN 532954N, 035007W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.1 IN GEN DEPTH 35.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG USING HYDROSEARCH. VERTICAL HT 5.7MTRS, SHADOW HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 37.3MTRS, BEAM 8.2MTRS. LYING 100/280 DEG. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). BR STD. HH100/351/12 29.7.97 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. GEN DEPTH 37MTRS, WHEELHOUSE STANDS SOME 6MTRS HIGH. WK UPRIGHT WITH BOWS WEST. NO IDENTIFICATION MADE BUT COMFIRMED THAT WK IS OF AN OLD STEAM TRAWLER. (K HURLEY). NCA. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 14.08.2021; IN 5329.923N, 0350.151W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. LENGTH 37.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 108/288 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK LEANING TO THE PORT SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7711). AMEND DW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR FISHING AND RETURN. MINED.

General Comments

Upright wreck leaning to the port side.UK NM 3761/22

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FAQ

Where is the STRATHRYE wreck located?

The STRATHRYE wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.923 N,3 50.151 W.

How deep is the STRATHRYE and where exactly is it located?

The STRATHRYE lies at a depth of about 29.38 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.923 N,3 50.151 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRATHRYE?

The seabed around the STRATHRYE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the STRATHRYE sink?

The STRATHRYE sank on Jan 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the STRATHRYE discovered?

The wreck of the STRATHRYE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the STRATHRYE belong to?

The STRATHRYE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STRATHRYE?

The STRATHRYE had a tonnage of 212 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRATHRYE?

The STRATHRYE is classified as a trawler.

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