Traquair (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Traquair (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 11.788 N,2 36.358 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.196467
  • Longitude: 2.605967
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 91.4
Sonar Width 35.6
Shadow Height 12.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 565
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1956
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5673/56 26.9.56 REPD SUNK IN 521200N, 023500E APPROX. (LL 19.8.56). NCA. H8169/68 9.1.69 LOCATED IN 521147N, 023522E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPT 114FT IN GEN DEPTH 133FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED OF SMALL SANDWAVES. (HMS BULLDOG, 29.11.68). INS AS WK 19FMS. - NM 249/69. H8169/68 29.4.69 SWEPT CLEAR AT 98.5FT. LEAST BY E/S 114FT. LIES NORTH TO SOUTH. (HMS BULLDOG, APRIL 1969). AMEND TO SW 16FMS. BR STD. 28.8.73 AMEND TO SW 29MTRS. NC 2182A. H1939/80 5.5.82 EXAM'D 1.7.81 IN 521146N, 023631E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.7 IN GEN DEPTH 40.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 8MTRS. HULL APPARENTLY INTACT, BUT UPPERWORKS COLLAPSED. ALMOST BURIED. W END SHOALEST. SONAR LENGTH 91MTRS, BEAM 19MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 8). AMEND TO WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1196/82. HH090/910/01 4.12.00 EXAM'D 11.6.00 IN 5211.787N, 0236.391E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.4, FOUL 33.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.2 IN GEN DEPTH 40-41MTRS. SCOUR 1-3MTRS EXTENDS 26MTRS TOWARDS 085 DEGS. LIES 084/264 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HULL LARGELY INTACT. MID SECTION COVERED WITH SAND. UPPERWORKS COLLAPSED. HIGH POINT AT W END OF WK. (GARDLINE, HI 910). AMEND TO SW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000110702 16.9.14 EXAM'D 4.4.14 IN 5111.788N, 0236.353E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.55 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH91.4MTRS, WIDTH 35.6MTRS, HT 12.45MTRS. LIES 0909/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, HIGH POINT AT W END. MIDSHIPS COVERED IN SANDWAVE. (MMT, HI 1424). WELL COVERED, BOWS W. RETAIN SW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-GUERNSEY QUEEN. BUILT IN 1939 IN BURNTISLAND FOR THE BRITISH CHANNEL ISLANDS SHIPPING COMPANY LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GIBSONS & CO LTD. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY ACOUSTIC MINE IN OCTOBER 1944 WHILE ENTERING BOULOGNE HARBOUR. STERN SECTION WAS SALVAGED IN 1947 AND TOWED TO GRANGEMOUTH WHERE A NEW 120 FT BOW SECTION WAS FITTED. SHE REMERGED AS TRAQUAIR. TOOK SEVERE LIST WHILE ON PASSAGE LEITH FOR TERNUZEN AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, MIDSHIPS COVERED, S'STRUCTURE COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 11.788 N,2 36.358 E.

How deep is the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 52 11.788 N,2 36.358 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 19, 1956.

When was the wreck of the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1956.

What country did the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY)?

The TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 565 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY)?

The TRAQUAIR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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