Urd (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Urd (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 41.955 N,4 58.32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.699250
  • Longitude: -4.972000
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 13.7
Shadow Height 4.9
Tonnage 1100
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2579/76 23.9.77 WK LOCATED 13.9.77 IN 524157.5N, 045815W USING COMPASS BEARINGS. LEAST DEPTH 294FT IN GEN DEPTH 312FT. NO SCOUR. TIDAL REDUCTION 8.5FT [NOT APPLIED]. CLEAR SONAR PICTURE GAVE ESTIMATED LENGTH 180FT, WIDTH 45FT. STANDS 16FT ABOVE SEABED. (HMS BILDESTON, WK REPORT DTD 13.9.77). INS AS USC 82MTRS. BR STD. H2885/83 13.5.85 NOT LOCATED DURING BASIC AREA SONAR SEARCH, BUT POSSIBLE SONAR CONTACT MADE 2C TO N OF THIS POSN. NOT FURTHER INVESTIGATED NOR DISPROVED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 165B). NCA. 11.05.05 EUT POSN: 5541.955N, 0458.320W. BA 2491 [6TH EDN, SEP'03].
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL [EX-MARLBOROUGH], BUILT 1877, BY RAYLTON DIXON & CO., MIDDLESBROUGH. 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 168HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO. LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACT. 'URD'. ON PASSAGE FROM ORAN, ALGERIA FOR GLASGOW. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'ELK' 1.5M SW BY S FROM LITTLE CUMBRAE LT. SANK IN 5MINUTES AFTER BEING HIT AMIDSHIPS. 15 CREW SAFE, 2 CREW LOST. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the URD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The URD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 41.955 N,4 58.32 W.

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

The URD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 55 41.955 N,4 58.32 W.

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

The seabed around the URD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the URD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the URD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The URD (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the URD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The URD (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the URD (POSSIBLY)?

The URD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1100 tons.

What type of wreck is the URD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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