W Morrison Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
W morrison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.031 N,1 29.394 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.783850
  • Longitude: 1.489900
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name W MORRISON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 211
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H7718/18 INS ON CHARTS IN PA 514700N, 012930E. (MONTHLY LIST). - FNM 804B. 28.6.23 AMEND DW. H01468/41 AMEND NDWPA. - NM 952/43. H1334/60 6.5.60 NOT FOUND BY E/S OR A/S, CONSIDER NO LONGER EXISTS. (ECES 1959). DELETE. - NM 1087/60. H2101/74 16.1.74 NOT LOCATED AFTER CLOSE SOUNDING & MS 47 SSS SEARCH. (SOISS 1973). NCA. H4399/71 3.5.79 POSN EXAMINED USING DCS3 FROM 4 DIRECTIONS. NO INDICATION OF WK. EXISTENCE CONSIDERED VERY DOUBTFUL. (SOISS, HI 51/77). NFA. 5.3.13 NOT LOCATED 12.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY A HALL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN FOR THE ABERDEEN PIONEER STEAM FISHING COMPANY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL NAVY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 69 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. (SIBI & WW1SL). NOT LISTED IN SRN AS RN VESSEL.

General Comments

?HM SHIP

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FAQ

Where is the W MORRISON wreck located?

The W MORRISON wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.031 N,1 29.394 E.

How deep is the seabed around the W MORRISON?

The seabed around the W MORRISON lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the W MORRISON sink?

The W MORRISON sank on Nov 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the W MORRISON discovered?

The wreck of the W MORRISON was discovered in 1915.

What country did the W MORRISON belong to?

The W MORRISON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the W MORRISON?

The W MORRISON had a tonnage of 211 tons.

What type of wreck is the W MORRISON?

The W MORRISON is classified as a trawler.

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