Traquair (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Traquair (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.719 N,1 18.768 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.095317
  • Longitude: 1.312800
Wreck Depth 17.7 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1067
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H998/37 8.10.37 H998/37 8.10.37 WK IN 510545N, 011854E. OROPESA SWEEP, CLEAR AT 53FT, FOUL AT 54FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH FOUND BY SOUNDING 59FT. DEDUCED DEPTH 53FT. (HMS KELLETT, 1936). CHART AS WK 9FMS. LC 1828. H5824/61 1.3.61 H5824/61 1.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 70FT. VERY IRREGULAR BOTTOM. NOT LOCATED BY A/S. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). H998/37 13.11.61 H998/37 13.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP, CLEAR AT 47FT, FOUL AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58 IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. SCOUR DEPTH 78FT. FIXED BY DECCA. (HMS SCOTT, 1961). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 5FT. - NM 1637/61. 4.3.69 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 7FMS 3FT [LAT]. NE 1828. 7.9.73 7.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 14.3MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 9.8.78 H4199/78 9.8.78 LOCATED 1.11.77 IN 510542N, 011853E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1 IN GEN DEPTH 26-27MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 27.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.8MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS. LIES 052/232DEGS, PROBABLY NEARLY UPRIGHT. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/685/01 25.10.96 HH090/685/01 25.10.96 EXAM'D 24.9.96 IN 510543.0N, 011846.8E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.6, FOUL AT 18.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTH 25.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO DEBRIS. WHEN INVESTIGATED THE WRECK WAS SURROUNDED BY POTS AND FLOATS. CONSIDERED THAT THE FISHING GEAR WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHOALER DEPTH NOTED DURING CLOSE SOUNDING. WHEN SWEPT THE WRECK WAS CLEAR OF FLOATS. (NP 1016, HI 685). AMEND TO SW 18.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 1.2.11 1.2.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5105.719N, 0118.768E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.76MTRS. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS. LIES AT AN ANGLE ON ITS SIDE WITH MOST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). INTACT. AMEND WK 17.7MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO, GRANGEMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GIBSON, GEORGE & CO LTD, LEITH. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 180 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LEITH FOR DUNKIRK. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-6. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 5.719 N,1 18.768 E
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FAQ

Where is the TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.719 N,1 18.768 E.

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

The TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 17.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.719 N,1 18.768 E.

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

The seabed around the TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) sink?

The TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 12, 1916.

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

The wreck of the TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1936.

What country did the TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY)?

The TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1067 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY)?

The TRAQUAIR (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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