Sturdee Wreck

Field Value
Sturdee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 9.488 N,2 4.348 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.158133
  • Longitude: -2.072467
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STURDEE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 202
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1955
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2010

Surveying Details

H1092/56 20.2.56 ST LIES 335.5DEGS, 5750FT FROM ABERDEEN N PIER LT. (LLOYDS & RNLI). GIVES POSN 570930N, 020415W [OGB]. BR STD. H1727/59 7.4.59 WK IS BEING BROKEN UP. (HMS SCOTT & HARBOUR MASTER). NCA. H4816/75 22.2.77 NOT SEEN BUT NO CLOSE SEARCH MADE. RECOMMEND CHART AS OBSTN. (HMS ENTERPRISE. HI 45/76). AMEND TO OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED). BR STD. 24.8.00 EUT POSN: 5709.488N, 0204.348W. NE 1446.

Circumstances of loss

EX- MICHAEL BRION. BUILT IN 1919 BY HALL, RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOOKER FISHING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45HP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS AUXILLARY PROTECTION TRAWLER 11.1939-2.1940. STRANDED IN THICK FOG. (SIBI & COLLEDGE).

General Comments

STEEL CONSTRUCTION

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FAQ

Where is the STURDEE wreck located?

The STURDEE wreck is located at coordinates 57 9.488 N,2 4.348 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STURDEE?

The seabed around the STURDEE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the STURDEE sink?

The STURDEE sank on Oct 19, 1955.

When was the wreck of the STURDEE discovered?

The wreck of the STURDEE was discovered in 1955.

What country did the STURDEE belong to?

The STURDEE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STURDEE?

The STURDEE had a tonnage of 202 tons.

What type of wreck is the STURDEE?

The STURDEE is classified as a trawler.

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