Strathtay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Strathtay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 44.945 N,4 26.071 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.749083
  • Longitude: -4.434517
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRATHTAY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4428
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3965/37 21.6.37 WK IN 484500N, 042600W. TEMPORARILY MARKED BY 3 RED BUOYS. (PARIS NM 22/1333). - NM 1049(T)/37. H4497/38 16.5.40 BUOYS TO REMAIN CHARTED. (PARIS HYDRO). TNM CANCELLED. 25.11.75 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. NCA. 27.1.77 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 964 [1976 EDN]. NE 2644. 26.8.77 MERCHANT VESSEL 'STRATHTAY' IN 484500N, 042600W APPROX [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 20.11.78 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON NE 2644. 16.3.81 AMEND TO NDW PA. NE 2644. 21.1.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 63MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NC 3668. 20.5.02 ACCURACY 1000MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). NCA. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4844.945N, 0426.071W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR HAVRE. SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 4M N OF PONTUSUAL PT, FINISTERE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the STRATHTAY wreck located?

The STRATHTAY wreck is located at coordinates 48 44.945 N,4 26.071 W.

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

The STRATHTAY lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 48 44.945 N,4 26.071 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRATHTAY?

The seabed around the STRATHTAY lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the STRATHTAY sink?

The STRATHTAY sank on Sep 6, 1916.

When was the wreck of the STRATHTAY discovered?

The wreck of the STRATHTAY was discovered in 1916.

What country did the STRATHTAY belong to?

The STRATHTAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STRATHTAY carrying?

The STRATHTAY was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the STRATHTAY?

The STRATHTAY had a tonnage of 4428 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRATHTAY?

The STRATHTAY is classified as a steam ship.

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