Ugie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ugie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 22.974 N,2 27.743 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.382900
  • Longitude: -2.462383
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UGIE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 130
Tonnage 236
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1900
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0005.0,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2008

Surveying Details

H5202/69 3.8.76 H5202/69 3.8.76 WK LOCATED IN 562259N, 022740W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.6 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NFS. (HMS SHIPHAM, SIGNAL DTD 18.7.76). INS AS WK 15FMS. - NM 2620/76. H4818/75 26.8.77 H4818/75 26.8.77 LOCATED 16.7.76 IN 562259N, 022740W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. LENGTH ABOUT 42MTRS. LYING 109/189 DEG. (HMS SHIPHAM, HI 42/76). AMEND TO WK 27MTRS. BR STD. H1310/81/32 2.12.81 H1310/81/32 2.12.81 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE THE WK OF SS UGIE. (I G WHITTAKER, 18.11.81). HH091/52/01 15.7.08 HH091/52/01 & SEP 2008/000080688 15.7.08 EXAM'D 13.12.08 IN 5622.974N, 0227.743W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.9 IN GEN DEPTH 30.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP WITHIN 5MTRS OF BOW & STERN. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 130/320 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMEND WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-REINE DES BELGES, EX-PISCATOR. BUILT OF IRON IN 1886 BY S MCKNIGHT & CO, AYR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETERHEAD, LEITH & ABERDEEN SS CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PETERHEAD FOR LEITH. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DUTCH REGISTERED TRAWLER SS TAYMOUTH. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NW, SCOUR AT BOW & STERN

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FAQ

Where is the UGIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The UGIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 22.974 N,2 27.743 W.

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

The UGIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 56 22.974 N,2 27.743 W.

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

The seabed around the UGIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the UGIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The UGIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 16, 1900.

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

The wreck of the UGIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the UGIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The UGIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UGIE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The UGIE (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the UGIE (POSSIBLY)?

The UGIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 236 tons.

What type of wreck is the UGIE (POSSIBLY)?

The UGIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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