Wyre Majestic (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Wyre majestic (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.969 N,6 7.252 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.882817
  • Longitude: -6.120867
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 40.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 338
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.10.74 22.10.74 AGROUND IN 555300N, 060722W. (LL 19.10.74). 8.11.74 8.11.74 STRANDED IN 555254N, 060712W. (LL 7.11.74). 17.12.74 17.12.74 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. HAS BEEN SOLD AS LYING TO LEVEN DIVERS OF KINLOCHLEVEN. (LLOYDS 218). H2894/72 1.2.77 H2894/72 1.2.77 LIES IN 555258.5N, 060711.5W. POSN TAKEN FROM TRACING OF 2481. (HMS HECLA, HN 7/76 DTD 1.12.76). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2894/72 24.6.77 H2894/72 24.6.77 LIES IN 555257N, 060709W ON ROCK FORESHORE & TO BE CONSPIC. (RFA BLUE ROVER, HN DTD 20.5.77). NCA. H2894/72 28.9.78 H2894/72 28.9.78 VISIBLE AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. (HMY BRITANNIA, HN DTD 30.8.78). H2894/72 2.1.80 H2894/72 2.1.80 REPD TO HAVE CHANGED REMARKABLY LITTLE SINCE FIRST REPORT IN 1977. (HMS HYDRA, 13.12.79) H6368/82 4.2.83 H6368/82 4.2.83 STILL INTACT. SLIGHT LIST TO PORT & DOWN A LITTLE BY THE STERN. APPEARS TO BE CORRECTLY CHARTED. (HMS EXCELLENT, PHOTO). H4458/80 4.9.85 H4458/80 4.9.85 WK LIES APPROX 1100FT DUE E OF BUNNAHABHAIN DISTILLERY CHY. RUSTY HULL AND WHITE ACCOMMODATION. VERY CONSPIC. (A F BROWN, HN DTD 30.6.85). NCA. HH272/410/03 5.3.01 HH272/410/03 5.3.01 DW IN 5553.00N, 0607.22W. (NORTHERN LIGHTS, TLX DTD 27.2.01). NCA. HH272/410/03 5.3.01 HH272/410/03 5.3.01 POSN 5552.95N, 0607.14W [WGD]. WK VISIBLE AT LW. (NLB, FAX DTD 1.3.01). NCA. HH272/410/03 5.3.01 HH272/410/03 5.3.01 CONFIRMED THAT THIS IS THE WYRE MAJESTIC WHICH AS BEEN MOVED BY RECENT BAD WEATHER. LIES IN 8MTRS WITH MAST SHOWING AT LW. (NLB, TELECON 5.3.01). AMEND TO DWMT IN REVISED POSN. HH272/410/03 12.3.01 HH272/410/03 12.3.01 WK HAS BROKEN IN TWO. STERN PART REMAINS AS CHARTED ON ROCKS. BOW SECTION LIES IN 5552.95N, 0607.14W [WGD] WITH MAST SHOWING. (NLB, TELECON 12.3/01). SEE [3754] FOR BOW SECTION. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2001

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND. PASSAGE OBAN FOR FLEETWOOD. ALL OF CREW WERE SAVED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 52.969 N,6 7.252 W
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FAQ

Where is the WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.969 N,6 7.252 W.

When did the WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) sink?

The WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) sank on Oct 18, 1974.

When was the wreck of the WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION)?

The WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 338 tons.

What type of wreck is the WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION)?

The WYRE MAJESTIC (STERN SECTION) is classified as a trawler.

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