Traquair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Traquair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 12.03 N,2 34.886 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.200500
  • Longitude: 2.581433
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRAQUAIR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 565
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1956
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H5673/56 26.9.56 H5673/56 26.9.56 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS E OF ALDEBURGH IN 521200N, 023500E. (LL, 20.8.56). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H3449/61 2.11.61 H3449/61 2.11.61 NOT LOCATED. (HMS SCOTT 1961). DELETED. BR STD. H1939/80 5.5.82 H1939/80 5.5.82 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 8). NCA. HH090/674/01 7.11.95 HH090/674/01 7.11.95 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN WHICH LIES 3.5C FROM EDGE OF SURVEY AREA. (NP 1008, HI 674). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GUERNSEY QUEEN. BUILT IN 1939 IN BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GIBSONS & CO, LEITH. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. WAS ORIGINALLY SUNK BY A GERMAN MINE IN OCTOBER 1944 WHILST ENTERING BOULOGNE HARBOUR. STERN SECTION SALVAGED IN 1947, TOWED TO GRANGEMOUGH WHERE A NEW 120FT BOW SECTION WAS BUILT ON. VESSEL RENAMED TRAQUAIR. PASSAGE LEITH FOR TERNUEZEN. FOUNDERED AND LOST AFTER DEVELOPING A SEVER LIST FOLLOWING A SHIFT IN THE CARGO. (SIBI). CREW OF 11 RECOVERED BY MV GANNET, MASTER RECOVERED BY TUG 'SCALDIS'. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the TRAQUAIR wreck located?

The TRAQUAIR wreck is located at coordinates 52 12.03 N,2 34.886 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRAQUAIR?

The seabed around the TRAQUAIR lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the TRAQUAIR sink?

The TRAQUAIR sank on Aug 18, 1956.

When was the wreck of the TRAQUAIR discovered?

The wreck of the TRAQUAIR was discovered in 1956.

What country did the TRAQUAIR belong to?

The TRAQUAIR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRAQUAIR carrying?

The TRAQUAIR was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,coal.

What was the tonnage of the TRAQUAIR?

The TRAQUAIR had a tonnage of 565 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRAQUAIR?

The TRAQUAIR is classified as a motor vessel.

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