Uku Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Uku Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 27.993 N,2 42.891 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.466550
  • Longitude: -2.714850
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UKU
Type sailing vessel
Flag EE
Length 44.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 439
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo solid fuel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1927
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H7750/27 25.11.27 STRANDED ON N SIDE OF GAA SANDS 1M NW FROM ABERTAY LT SHIP. (CARNOUSTIE CG, DTD 23.11.27). GIVES POSN 562800N, 024248W. NCA, PLOTS ON SAND BANK DRIES 0.5MTRS. H3704/69 30.9.69 NO MENTION IN RIVER TAY [1:25000] SURVEY. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 44/69). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT OF WOOD IN 1899 BY H SEPP, KABLI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J L MARTINSON. ON PASSAGE FROM ULEABORG FOR DUNDEE. STRANDED. (SIBI). 29.9.28 STATED TO HAVE BEEN DESTROYED BY FIRE AT CARNOUSTIE ON 29.9.28? (OFF SCOTLAND)

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the UKU wreck located?

The UKU wreck is located at coordinates 56 27.993 N,2 42.891 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UKU?

The seabed around the UKU lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the UKU sink?

The UKU sank on Nov 23, 1927.

When was the wreck of the UKU discovered?

The wreck of the UKU was discovered in 1927.

What country did the UKU belong to?

The UKU belonged to EE.

What cargo was the UKU carrying?

The UKU was carrying solid fuel.

What was the tonnage of the UKU?

The UKU had a tonnage of 439 tons.

What type of wreck is the UKU?

The UKU is classified as a sailing vessel.

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